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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Dassault
First flight 2 October 1939 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1941 1961
Number produced 36183 units 1422 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 8.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.5 m
Length 11.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 765 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Dassault respectively.

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 reaches 2,350 km/h — 5.7:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 3,335 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 17 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1939 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 20 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.