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F-84F Thunderstreak vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Ilyushin
First flight 3 June 1950 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1954 1941
Number produced 3428 units 36183 units
Average unit price $1.6 million --
Wing area 30.2 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.2 m
Length 13.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 765 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Overview

The F-84F Thunderstreak and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-84F Thunderstreak reaches 1,060 km/h — 2.6x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The F-84F Thunderstreak has an operational range of 1,304 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The F-84F Thunderstreak operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in 3,428 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 11 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak (1939 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 13 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 3,428 units of the F-84F Thunderstreak.