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Il-2 Sturmovik vs English Electric Lightning

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
English Electric Lightning combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 English Electric Lightning
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik English Electric Lightning
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin English Electric
First flight 2 October 1939 4 August 1954
Year introduced 1941 1960
Number produced 36183 units 337 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 44.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.6 m
Height 4.2 m 6.0 m
Length 11.7 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2414 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,367 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 16,459 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 20,752 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 14,092 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 7,421 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the English Electric Lightning are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and English Electric respectively.

The English Electric Lightning reaches 2,414 km/h — 5.9:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,367 km for the English Electric Lightning. The English Electric Lightning operates at altitudes up to 16,459 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 20,752 kg MTOW, the English Electric Lightning is 3.3:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 337 for the English Electric Lightning. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 15 years before the English Electric Lightning (1939 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 2,004 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning has a longer range at 1,367 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 19 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or English Electric Lightning?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.