The Ilyushin Il-38 is a Soviet/Russian maritime patrol aircraft developed by the Ilyushin design bureau. It is a long-range, twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to perform anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. The Il-38 is equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, including radar, sonar, and torpedoes.
The Il-38 has been in service with the Soviet and Russian navies since the 1960s. It has also been exported to a number of other countries, including India, China, and Vietnam. The Il-38 has proven to be a reliable and effective ASW platform, and it remains in service today.
