Il-38 May vs US-2
| Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 27 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 million |
| Wing area | 140.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Il-38 May's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The Il-38 May entered service first in 1967, 40 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-38 May or US-2?
The Il-38 May has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.