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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Supermarine Scimitar

Il-2 Sturmovik vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 410 vs 1,185 km/h, range 765 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 15,513 kg, built 36,183 vs 76 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Supermarine
First flight 2 October 1939 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1941 1957
Number produced 36183 units 76 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.2 m 5.3 m
Length 11.7 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 775 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a longer range at 2,291 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher service ceiling at 14,021 meters (46,000 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 16 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.