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Il-38 May vs P-8 Poseidon

Il-38 May vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 650 vs 907 km/h, range 7,500 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 85,820 kg, built 58 vs 187 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Il-38 May P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Boeing
First flight 27 September 1961 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1967 2013
Number produced 58 units 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wing area 140.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 37.6 m
Height 10.2 m 12.8 m
Length 40.1 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Il-38 May's 650 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Il-38 May's 66,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 39.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.