Il-38 May vs SH-5
| 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 of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 3 April 1976 |
| Year of introduction | 1986 |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 144.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 36.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 38.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,250 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 26,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,349 kW â—‰ |