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DH.110 Sea Vixen vs Il-2 Sturmovik

DH.110 Sea Vixen vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 1,127 vs 410 km/h, range 1,270 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 21,205 vs 6,360 kg, built 151 vs 36,183 units.

De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.110 Sea Vixen
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
DH.110 Sea Vixen Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Ilyushin
First flight 26 September 1951 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1959 1941
Number produced 151 units 36183 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 60.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 15.5 m 14.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.2 m
Length 16.9 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1127 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,270 km 765 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 12,680 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,990 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 717 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a longer range at 1,270 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 18 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.