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F-8 Crusader vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
F-8 Crusader Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Ilyushin
First flight 25 March 1955 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1957 1941
Number produced 1219 units 36183 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 14.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 16.5 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 730 km 765 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The F-8 Crusader and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-8 Crusader reaches 1,971 km/h — 4.8x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the F-8 Crusader is 2.0x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 16 years before the F-8 Crusader (1939 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,561 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 16 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.