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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Il-2 Sturmovik

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Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Ilyushin
First flight 10 May 1972 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1975 1941
Number produced 716 units 36183 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 47.0 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 14.6 m
Height 4.5 m 4.2 m
Length 16.3 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 463 km 765 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 675 km/h for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-10 Thunderbolt II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 3.6x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 33 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1939 vs 1972).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 34 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.