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F-102 Delta Dagger vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-102 Delta Dagger
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
F-102 Delta Dagger Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Ilyushin
First flight 24 October 1954 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1956 1941
Number produced 1000 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 61.5 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 14.6 m
Height 6.5 m 4.2 m
Length 20.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1328 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,170 km 765 km
Service ceiling 16,276 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 8,777 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-102 Delta Dagger reaches 1,328 km/h — 3.2:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The F-102 Delta Dagger operates at altitudes up to 16,276 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 14,288 kg MTOW, the F-102 Delta Dagger is 2.2:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in 1,000 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 15 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger (1939 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,328 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 918 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher service ceiling at 16,276 meters (53,398 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 15 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.