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Ilyushin Il-38
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IlyushinIl-38

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Russia · 1969
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IlyushinIl-38

Ilyushin Il-38
Ilyushin Il-38 Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
65
Sensor Suite
60
Endurance
70
Range
75
Weapons Payload
55
Sonobuoy Capability
50
Search Coverage
60
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1969–1972
Operators3 countries
Quantity58
Data Quality87%
63
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
9/14
Cold War
41/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
65
Sensor Suite
60
Endurance
70
Range
75
Weapons Payload
55
Sonobuoy Capability
50
Search Coverage
60
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Ilyushin Il-38
Country
Production
1969–1972
Quantity
58
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeIlyushin Il-18
  • Mission TypeMaritime patrol and anti‑submarine warfare
  • Service Entry Year1967
  • Flight Crew5
  • Mission Crew5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeTurboprop
  • Number of Engines4
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed560 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Range6,800 km
  • Endurance10
  • On-Station Time6
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length35.8 m
  • Wingspan44 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight70,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built58
  • Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1967
  • Production End1972
  • Operational StatusLimited service with Russian Naval Aviation; retired by India 2023
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1969Production started
  3. 1972Production ended
  4. 1977Sale: India (5 units)
  5. 1983Sale: India (2 units)
  6. 2008Sale: India (2 units)
57
years in service
3
years in production
58
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 7units
7active
Ilyushin Il-38SALES4records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2008India2——
1983India2——
1977India5——
—India2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
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