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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Yak-15 Feather

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 2 October 1939 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1941 1947
Number produced 36183 units 280 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.2 m
Height 4.2 m -- m
Length 11.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 765 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik vs 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The Yak-15 Feather operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik. At 6,360 kg MTOW, the Il-2 Sturmovik is 2.4x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 7 years before the Yak-15 Feather (1939 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather is faster with a maximum speed of 786 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 6 years before the Yak-15 Feather which entered service in 1947.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-15 Feather?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.