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CF-100 Canuck vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Avro CF-100 Canuck combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-100 Canuck
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
CF-100 Canuck Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Ilyushin
First flight 19 January 1950 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1953 1941
Number produced 692 units 36183 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 54.9 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 17.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 16.5 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 3,200 km 765 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,170 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 10,500 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,311 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The CF-100 Canuck and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Ilyushin respectively.

The CF-100 Canuck reaches 888 km/h — 2.2x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The CF-100 Canuck has an operational range of 3,200 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The CF-100 Canuck operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 15,170 kg MTOW, the CF-100 Canuck is 2.4x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in 692 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 11 years before the CF-100 Canuck (1939 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The CF-100 Canuck is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 478 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The CF-100 Canuck 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 CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The CF-100 Canuck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,170 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The CF-100 Canuck is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 12 years before the CF-100 Canuck which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 692 units of the CF-100 Canuck.