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Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-5 Fresco

Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-5 Fresco at a glance — top speed 410 vs 1,130 km/h, range 765 vs 1,730 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 6,000 kg, built 36,183 vs 767 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik J-5 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Shenyang
First flight 2 October 1939 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1941 1957
Number produced 36183 units 767 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 38.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.6 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 11.7 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1130 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,730 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 3,939 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 33 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 720 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,730 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 16 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-5 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.