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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Yak-141 Freestyle

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 2 October 1939 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1941 --
Number produced 36183 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.1 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 11.7 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-141 Freestyle reaches 1,800 km/h — 4.4:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Yak-141 Freestyle operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 19,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-141 Freestyle is 3.1:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 48 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1939 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 1,390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.