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Il-2 Sturmovik vs MiG-21 Fishbed

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 October 1939 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1941 1958
Number produced 36183 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 7.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 11.7 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 765 km 660 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 5.2x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 16 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed (1939 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,715 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 17 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 11,496 units of the MiG-21 Fishbed.