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H-5 vs Il-2 Sturmovik

H-5 vs Il-2 Sturmovik at a glance — top speed 902 vs 410 km/h, range 2,400 vs 765 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 6,360 kg, built 507 vs 36,183 units.

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Specifications
H-5 Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Ilyushin
First flight 25 September 1966 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1967 1941
Number produced 507 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 14.6 m
Height 6.2 m 4.2 m
Length 16.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 765 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 1,280 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The H-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 902 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The H-5 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The H-5 has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The H-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,200 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The H-5 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 26 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.