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Folland Gnat vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Folland Gnat vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 410 km/h, range 805 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 6,360 kg, built 360 vs 36,183 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Specifications
Folland Gnat Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Ilyushin
First flight 18 July 1955 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1958 1941
Number produced 360 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 14.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.2 m
Length 9.1 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 805 km 765 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Folland Gnat is faster with a maximum speed of 1,119 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 709 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Folland Gnat has a longer range at 805 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Folland Gnat has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 17 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.