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Il-2 Sturmovik vs OV-10 Bronco

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin North American
First flight 2 October 1939 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1941 1967
Number produced 36183 units 360 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 88.7 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 12.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.6 m
Length 11.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 765 km 367 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 6,552 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 3,261 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 776 kW
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and North American respectively.

Top speed is 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik vs 452 km/h for the OV-10 Bronco. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The OV-10 Bronco operates at altitudes up to 8,780 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 26 years before the OV-10 Bronco (1939 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher service ceiling at 8,780 meters (28,805 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 26 years before the OV-10 Bronco which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or OV-10 Bronco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.