The Il-38 is an adaptation of the four-engined turboprop Ilyushin Il-18 for use as a maritime patrol aircraft for the Soviet Navy. It met a requirement to counter American ballistic missile submarines.

The Il-38 is an early Cold War era maritime patrol aircraft of Soviet origin. Known in the West by the NATO reporting name "May". It was developed for anti-submarine warfare and can also be …

Il-38N Novella. The very modernized Il-38 is primarily to replace the anti-system "Berkut" with "Novella". The new complex is fully digital, has less mass and size, with great opportunities.

Mar 2, 2010 · The Ilyushin Il-38 is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft designed by the Russia-based Ilyushin Aviation Complex. Derived from the Ilyushin Il-18 …

Apr 16, 2021 · For the first time, five Russian Navy Il-38 and Il-38N aircraft have taken part together in an Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise laying mines.

Jan 15, 2016 · The Ilyushin Il-38 is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft designed by the Russia-based Ilyushin Aviation Complex. Derived from the Ilyushin Il-18 …

Feb 7, 2017 · According to Ilyushin, the Il-38N is intended for long-endurance anti-submarine patrols over sea, with simultaneous search for aerial and sea-going targets. In addition, the...

Aug 7, 2015 · On June 30th 2015 a solemn handover ceremony dedicated to delivery of the fifth upgraded production Il-38N “Novella” aircraft to the Command of the naval aviation of Russian …

The Ilyushin Il-38N is an upgraded, more capable version of the Russian Navy's Il-38 anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The new version is also capable of carrying out electronic …

IL-38N (May-N): An upgraded variant, featuring improved avionics, the Novella P-38 mission system, and enhanced combat capabilities. This upgrade significantly boosted the aircraft’s …