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F4D Skyray vs Il-2 Sturmovik

F4D Skyray vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 410 km/h, range 1,926 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 6,360 kg, built 422 vs 36,183 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
F4D Skyray Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 23 January 1951 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1956 1941
Number produced 422 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 51.8 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.2 m
Length 13.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 765 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F4D Skyray is faster with a maximum speed of 1,161 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 751 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F4D Skyray has a longer range at 1,926 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 15 years before the F4D Skyray which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.