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Il-2 Sturmovik vs J-6 Farmer

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Shenyang
First flight 2 October 1939 17 December 1958
Year introduced 1941 1958
Number produced 36183 units 4500 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 11.7 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 32 kN
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Shenyang respectively.

The J-6 Farmer reaches 1,540 km/h — 3.8x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,400 km for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 19 years before the J-6 Farmer (1939 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 17 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or J-6 Farmer?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.