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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Gloster Javelin

Il-2 Sturmovik vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 410 vs 1,140 km/h, range 765 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 19,579 kg, built 36,183 vs 436 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Gloster
First flight 2 October 1939 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1941 1956
Number produced 36183 units 436 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 15.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.9 m
Length 11.7 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a longer range at 1,535 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 15 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Javelin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.