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To: S. maltophilia who wrote (7066)	12/24/2025 12:34:11 PM
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As per Perplexity ... Open sources indicate that Russia operates roughly two dozen Il-38/Il-38N aircraft, but the exact current in-service number is uncertain and likely somewhat lower than the nominal total.? Reported fleet totals Russian and Russian-language defense outlets in 2023 stated that there are “about 25” Il-38s and Il-38Ns in operation in the Russian military.? Reference publications such as The Military Balance 2022 and other summaries give figures of about 21–22 Il-38 aircraft in Russian Naval Aviation.? Operational status caveats Even within the “about 25” total, sources note that there is “no real information on how many of them are in service,” implying that several airframes may be stored, in overhaul, or otherwise non-operational.? Recent reports on the Il-38N modernization program mention that only a small subset (around eight aircraft) received the full Novella upgrade, and at least one Il-38N has reportedly been destroyed in wartime action, further reducing the top-end estimate.? Practical takeaway A reasonable current estimate is that Russia has on the order of 20–25 Il-38/Il-38N aircraft on its books, with fewer than that actually mission-ready at any given time.? Because Russia does not publish detailed availability data, any more precise figure than this range is speculative and should be treated cautiously.?