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Il-10 Beast vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sukhoi
First flight 18 April 1944 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1944 1981
Number produced 6166 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $11 million
Wing area 30.0 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 11.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Overview

The Il-10 Beast and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 2.7x the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Il-10 Beast first flew 31 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1944 vs 1975).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 37 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.