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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sukhoi
First flight 2 October 1939 25 September 1997
Year introduced 1941 --
Number produced 36183 units 1 units
Average unit price -- $75 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 15.2 m
Height 4.2 m 6.3 m
Length 11.7 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 765 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 15,602 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin reaches 2,500 km/h — 6.1:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 5.5:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 58 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1939 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 2,090 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.