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A-4 Skyhawk vs Il-2 Sturmovik

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 22 June 1954 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1956 1941
Number produced 2960 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.2 m
Length 12.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 765 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Ilyushin respectively.

The A-4 Skyhawk reaches 1,077 km/h — 2.6x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-4 Skyhawk operates at altitudes up to 12,880 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 15 years before the A-4 Skyhawk (1939 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 667 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 15 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.