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Il-10 Beast vs Mirage IV

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Mirage IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Dassault
First flight 18 April 1944 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1944 1964
Number produced 6166 units 66 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 30.0 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.2 m 5.4 m
Length 11.1 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

The Il-10 Beast and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Dassault respectively.

The Mirage IV reaches 2,340 km/h — 4.2:1 the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 33,745 kg MTOW, the Mirage IV is 5.2:1 the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. The Il-10 Beast first flew 15 years before the Mirage IV (1944 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 1,789 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 1,240 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 20 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Mirage IV?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.