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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Tu-2 Bat

Il-2 Sturmovik vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 410 vs 528 km/h, range 765 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 6,360 vs 11,768 kg, built 36,183 vs 2,257 units.

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 2 October 1939 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1941 1942
Number produced 36183 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 18.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 11.7 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,768 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 1 years before the Tu-2 Bat which entered service in 1942.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 2,257 units of the Tu-2 Bat.