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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Mystère IV

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Dassault Mystère IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mystère IV
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Mystère IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Dassault
First flight 2 October 1939 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1941 1954
Number produced 36183 units 411 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.1 m
Height 4.2 m 4.6 m
Length 11.7 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1120 km/h
Operational range 765 km 915 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 10,320 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 3,334 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Mystère IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Dassault respectively.

The Mystère IV reaches 1,120 km/h — 2.7:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 915 km for the Mystère IV. The Mystère IV operates at altitudes up to 13,700 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 411 for the Mystère IV. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 13 years before the Mystère IV (1939 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is faster with a maximum speed of 1,120 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a longer range at 915 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 13 years before the Mystère IV which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Mystère IV?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.