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F-105 Thunderchief vs Il-2 Sturmovik

F-105 Thunderchief vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 2,208 vs 410 km/h, range 3,550 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 23,834 vs 6,360 kg, built 833 vs 36,183 units.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Ilyushin
First flight 22 October 1955 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1958 1941
Number produced 833 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2.7 million --
Wing area 35.8 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.6 m
Height 6.0 m 4.2 m
Length 19.6 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 3,550 km 765 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 3,550 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher service ceiling at 14,783 meters (48,500 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 17 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.