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A-5 Vigilante vs Il-10 Beast

A-5 Vigilante vs Il-10 Beast at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 551 km/h, range 1,804 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 6,535 kg, built 167 vs 6,166 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 VigilanteFull specs
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 BeastFull specs
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 31 August 1958 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1961 1944
Number produced 167 units 6166 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 65.1 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 13.4 m
Height 5.9 m 4.2 m
Length 23.3 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 1,572 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 17 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.