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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Su-7 Fitter

Il-2 Sturmovik vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 410 vs 2,150 km/h, range 765 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 15,210 kg, built 36,183 vs 1,847 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 Fitter
Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sukhoi
First flight 2 October 1939 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1941 1959
Number produced 36183 units 1847 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.3 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 11.7 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 18 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Su-7 Fitter?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.