Il-38 May vs SR-20
The Il-38 May and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Cirrus respectively. The Il-38 May reaches 650 km/h — 2.3x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 66,000 kg MTOW, the Il-38 May is 48:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. The Il-38 May first flew 34 years before the SR-20 (1961 vs 1995).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 27 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 363 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.