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Il-2 Sturmovik vs MiG-9 Fargo

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 October 1939 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1941 1948
Number produced 36183 units 610 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.2 m
Length 11.7 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 765 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-9 Fargo reaches 910 km/h — 2.2x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo 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 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 7 years before the MiG-9 Fargo (1939 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo 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 MiG-9 Fargo?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 7 years before the MiG-9 Fargo which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.