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Il-10 Beast vs Il-2 Sturmovik

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Il-2 Sturmovik
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Ilyushin
First flight 18 April 1944 2 October 1939
Year introduced 1944 1941
Number produced 6166 units 36183 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 30.0 m² 38.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.2 m 4.2 m
Length 11.1 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 410 km/h
Operational range 800 km 765 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,525 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 6,360 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 4,425 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 1 x 1,280 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-10 Beast and the Il-2 Sturmovik are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast vs 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 765 km for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-10 Beast operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 36,183 for the Il-2 Sturmovik. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 5 years before the Il-10 Beast (1939 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-10 Beast is faster with a maximum speed of 551 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-10 Beast has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-10 Beast has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-10 Beast has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,535 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the Il-10 Beast which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Il-2 Sturmovik?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 6,166 units of the Il-10 Beast.