How to spot it
A low-wing four-turboprop airliner with a round fuselage and tall fin; the Il-38 version has few windows and a long tail sting.
Often confused with
Ilyushin Il-38
The Il-38 has a long tail stinger (MAD boom) and a radar dome under the nose.
Ilyushin Il-18 vs Ilyushin Il-38: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Ilyushin |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | IL18 |
| First flight | 1957 |
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