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F-101 Voodoo vs Il-2 Sturmovik

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
F-101 Voodoo Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 29 September 1954 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1959 1941
Number produced 807 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 34.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 14.6 m
Height 5.5 m 4.2 m
Length 20.6 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 765 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The F-101 Voodoo and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-101 Voodoo reaches 1,825 km/h — 4.5:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 3.7:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 15 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1939 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 18 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.