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F-106 Delta Dart vs Il-2 Sturmovik

F-106 Delta Dart vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 410 km/h, range 4,345 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 6,360 kg, built 350 vs 36,183 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Ilyushin
First flight 26 December 1956 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1959 1941
Number produced 350 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 61.5 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.6 m
Height 6.2 m 4.2 m
Length 21.6 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 765 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 2,044 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 18 years before the F-106 Delta Dart which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.