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Il-38 May vs SH-5

Ilyushin Il-38 May military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-38 May SH-5
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Harbin
First flight 27 September 1961 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1967 1986
Number produced 58 units 7 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 140.0 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 37.4 m 36.0 m
Height 10.2 m 9.8 m
Length 40.1 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 66,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 34,630 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The Il-38 May and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the Il-38 May vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The Il-38 May has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The Il-38 May operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5.

The Il-38 May has been produced in 58 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The Il-38 May first flew 15 years before the SH-5 (1961 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the SH-5's 38.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or SH-5?
The Il-38 May has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.