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F-8 Crusader vs Il-10 Beast

F-8 Crusader vs Il-10 Beast at a glance — top speed 1,971 vs 551 km/h, range 2,791 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 6,535 kg, built 1,219 vs 6,166 units.

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 CrusaderFull specs
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 BeastFull specs
Specifications
F-8 Crusader Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Ilyushin
First flight 25 March 1955 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1957 1944
Number produced 1219 units 6166 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 16.5 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 2,791 km 800 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 1,420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 13 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.