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A-5 Vigilante vs Il-2 Sturmovik

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 31 August 1958 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1961 1941
Number produced 167 units 36183 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 65.1 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 14.6 m
Height 5.9 m 4.2 m
Length 23.3 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 765 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Ilyushin respectively.

The A-5 Vigilante reaches 2,123 km/h — 5.2:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 4.5:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 19 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1939 vs 1958).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,713 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 20 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.