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Il-38 May vs S-2 Tracker

Il-38 May vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 650 vs 450 km/h, range 7,500 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 66,000 vs 11,860 kg, built 58 vs 1,284 units.

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-38 May
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Il-38 May S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Grumman
First flight 27 September 1961 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1967 1954
Number produced 58 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 22.2 m
Height 10.2 m 5.4 m
Length 40.1 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 13 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.