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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Il-10 Beast

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Il-10 Beast at a glance — top speed 675 vs 551 km/h, range 4,150 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 6,535 kg, built 716 vs 6,166 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt IIFull specs
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 BeastFull specs
Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Ilyushin
First flight 10 May 1972 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1976 1944
Number produced 716 units 6166 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area 47.0 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 13.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.2 m
Length 16.3 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 32 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.