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Il-38 May vs King Air 90

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
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Specifications
Il-38 May King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Beechcraft
First flight 27 September 1961 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1967 1964
Number produced 58 units 3100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 13.8 m
Height 10.2 m 4.7 m
Length 40.1 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Overview

The Il-38 May and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 66,000 kg MTOW, the Il-38 May is 12:1 the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.

The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The Il-38 May first flew 3 years before the King Air 90 (1961 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.