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A-1 Skyraider vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 18 March 1945 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1946 1941
Number produced 3180 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 14.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 11.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 765 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The A-1 Skyraider and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 518 km/h for the A-1 Skyraider vs 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-1 Skyraider has an operational range of 2,118 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-1 Skyraider operates at altitudes up to 8,700 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in 3,180 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 6 years before the A-1 Skyraider (1939 vs 1945).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-1 Skyraider is faster with a maximum speed of 518 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher service ceiling at 8,700 meters (28,543 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 5 years before the A-1 Skyraider which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.