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DH.100 Vampire vs Il-2 Sturmovik

DH.100 Vampire vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 882 vs 410 km/h, range 1,963 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 6,360 kg, built 4,780 vs 36,183 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Ilyushin
First flight 20 September 1943 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1946 1941
Number produced 4780 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.3 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 14.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.2 m
Length 9.4 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 765 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.100 Vampire is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.100 Vampire has a longer range at 1,963 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.100 Vampire has a higher service ceiling at 13,045 meters (42,798 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 5 years before the DH.100 Vampire which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 4,780 units of the DH.100 Vampire.