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Il-38 May |
P-3 Orion |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Ilyushin |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
27 September 1961 |
19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced |
1967 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
58 units |
757 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$36 million |
| Wing area |
140.0 m² |
121.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
37.4 m |
30.4 m |
| Height |
10.2 m |
11.8 m |
| Length |
40.1 m |
35.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
650 km/h |
750 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,500 km |
2,491 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,000 m |
8,626 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
66,000 kg |
64,410 kg |
| Empty weight |
34,630 kg |
35,017 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,126 kW
|
4 x 3,430 kW
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Which is faster, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.
