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Il-2 Sturmovik vs MD-450 Ouragan

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Dassault MD-450 Ouragan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MD-450 Ouragan
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik MD-450 Ouragan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Dassault
First flight 2 October 1939 28 February 1949
Year introduced 1941 1952
Number produced 36183 units 567 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 23.8 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 11.7 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 765 km 920 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 7,900 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 4,142 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 2,263 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the MD-450 Ouragan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Dassault respectively.

The MD-450 Ouragan reaches 940 km/h — 2.3:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 920 km for the MD-450 Ouragan. The MD-450 Ouragan operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 567 for the MD-450 Ouragan. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 10 years before the MD-450 Ouragan (1939 vs 1949).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The MD-450 Ouragan is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The MD-450 Ouragan has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The MD-450 Ouragan has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The MD-450 Ouragan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,900 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 11 years before the MD-450 Ouragan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MD-450 Ouragan?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.