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A-1 Skyraider vs Il-10 Beast

A-1 Skyraider vs Il-10 Beast at a glance — top speed 518 vs 551 km/h, range 2,118 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 6,535 kg, built 3,180 vs 6,166 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 18 March 1945 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1946 1944
Number produced 3180 units 6166 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.2 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 11.8 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 800 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 1,320 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast is faster with a maximum speed of 551 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher service ceiling at 8,700 meters (28,543 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 2 years before the A-1 Skyraider which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.