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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sukhoi
First flight 2 October 1939 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1941 1981
Number produced 36183 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $11 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 11.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-25 Frogfoot reaches 970 km/h — 2.4x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 2.8x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 36 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1939 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 40 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.