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F9F Panther vs Il-2 Sturmovik

F9F Panther vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 932 vs 410 km/h, range 2,100 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 8,492 vs 6,360 kg, built 1,385 vs 36,183 units.

Grumman F9F Panther combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F9F PantherFull specs
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 SturmovikFull specs
Specifications
F9F Panther Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Ilyushin
First flight 21 November 1947 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1949 1941
Number produced 1385 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 23.0 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 14.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.2 m
Length 11.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 765 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,492 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F9F Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F9F Panther has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F9F Panther has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F9F Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,492 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The F9F Panther is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 8 years before the F9F Panther which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F9F Panther or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,385 units of the F9F Panther.