Il-38 May vs Tu-142
Il-38 May vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 650 vs 925 km/h, range 7,500 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 185,000 kg, built 58 vs 100 units.
Specifications
|
Il-38 May |
Tu-142 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Ilyushin |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
27 September 1961 |
18 June 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1967 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
58 units |
100 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
140.0 m² |
311.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
37.4 m |
50.0 m |
| Height |
10.2 m |
12.1 m |
| Length |
40.1 m |
53.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
650 km/h |
925 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,500 km |
12,550 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,000 m |
12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
66,000 kg |
185,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
34,630 kg |
90,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,126 kW
|
4 x 11,033 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the Il-38 May's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Il-38 May's 40.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.
