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Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-29 Tunnan

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik J-29 Tunnan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Saab
First flight 2 October 1939 1 September 1948
Year introduced 1941 1952
Number produced 36183 units 661 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 11.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 8,375 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 4,845 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 2,753 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the J-29 Tunnan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Saab respectively.

The J-29 Tunnan reaches 1,060 km/h — 2.6x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,100 km for the J-29 Tunnan. The J-29 Tunnan operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 661 for the J-29 Tunnan. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 9 years before the J-29 Tunnan (1939 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,375 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 11 years before the J-29 Tunnan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-29 Tunnan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.