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Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-12

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik J-12
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Nanchang
First flight 2 October 1939 26 December 1970
Year introduced 1941 --
Number produced 36183 units 6 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 7.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.7 m
Length 11.7 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1472 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,167 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 16,870 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 5,295 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 3,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the J-12 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Nanchang respectively.

The J-12 reaches 1,472 km/h — 3.6:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,167 km for the J-12. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 6 for the J-12. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 31 years before the J-12 (1939 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,062 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The J-12 has a longer range at 1,167 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-12?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.