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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 2 October 1939 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1941 1955
Number produced 36183 units 638 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.0 m
Height 4.2 m -- m
Length 11.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-25 Flashlight reaches 1,090 km/h — 2.7x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-25 Flashlight operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 13 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight (1939 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is faster with a maximum speed of 1,090 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight 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-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,220 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 14 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 638 units of the Yak-25 Flashlight.