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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Gloster Meteor

Il-2 Sturmovik vs Gloster Meteor at a glance — top speed 410 vs 966 km/h, range 765 vs 966 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 7,121 kg, built 36,183 vs 3,947 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Gloster Meteor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Gloster
First flight 2 October 1939 5 March 1943
Year introduced 1941 1944
Number produced 36183 units 3947 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 32.5 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.2 m 4.0 m
Length 11.7 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 966 km/h
Operational range 765 km 966 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 13,106 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 7,121 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 4,846 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 556 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a longer range at 966 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher service ceiling at 13,106 meters (42,998 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the Gloster Meteor which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Gloster Meteor?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.