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FJ-4 Fury vs Il-2 Sturmovik

FJ-4 Fury vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 410 km/h, range 3,250 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 10,750 vs 6,360 kg, built 374 vs 36,183 units.

North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
FJ-4 Fury Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 28 October 1954 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1955 1941
Number produced 374 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.5 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.6 m
Height 4.2 m 4.2 m
Length 11.1 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 3,250 km 765 km
Service ceiling 14,300 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,750 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 5,992 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,493 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The FJ-4 Fury is faster with a maximum speed of 1,094 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 684 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 14,300 meters (46,916 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,750 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 14 years before the FJ-4 Fury which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FJ-4 Fury or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.