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F-4 Phantom II vs Il-2 Sturmovik

F-4 Phantom II vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 410 km/h, range 2,699 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 6,360 kg, built 5,195 vs 36,183 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Ilyushin
First flight 27 May 1958 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1960 1941
Number produced 5195 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2.4 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.2 m
Length 19.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 765 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.2 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 19 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.