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Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-35 Draken

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik J-35 Draken
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Saab
First flight 2 October 1939 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1941 1959
Number produced 36183 units 651 units
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.4 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 11.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 16,000 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 7,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 7,995 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the J-35 Draken are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Saab respectively.

The J-35 Draken reaches 2,120 km/h — 5.2:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 2,750 km for the J-35 Draken. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 16,000 kg MTOW, the J-35 Draken is 2.5:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 651 for the J-35 Draken. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 16 years before the J-35 Draken (1939 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 18 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-35 Draken?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.