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Il-2 Sturmovik vs SO 4050 Vautour

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sud Aviation
First flight 2 October 1939 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1941 1956
Number produced 36183 units 149 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 15.1 m
Height 4.2 m 4.9 m
Length 11.7 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Sud Aviation respectively.

The SO 4050 Vautour reaches 1,106 km/h — 2.7x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour operates at altitudes up to 15,200 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 3.3x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 13 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1939 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 696 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 15 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.