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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Yak-36 Freehand

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 Freehand
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Yak-36 Freehand
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 2 October 1939 9 January 1963
Year introduced 1941 --
Number produced 36183 units 4 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 38.5 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.5 m
Length 11.7 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 765 km 370 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 8,900 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 5,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 5,303 kgf
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-36 Freehand reaches 900 km/h — 2.2:1 the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Yak-36 Freehand 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 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 24 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1939 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 490 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand 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-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,900 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.