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A-4 Skyhawk vs Il-10 Beast

A-4 Skyhawk vs Il-10 Beast at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 551 km/h, range 4,063 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 6,535 kg, built 2,960 vs 6,166 units.

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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 22 June 1954 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1956 1944
Number produced 2960 units 6166 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 13.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.2 m
Length 12.2 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 12 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.