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Il-2 Sturmovik vs La-7 Fin

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik La-7 Fin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Lavochkin
First flight 2 October 1939 1 February 1944
Year introduced 1941 1944
Number produced 36183 units 5753 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 17.6 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.8 m
Height 4.2 m 2.5 m
Length 11.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 661 km/h
Operational range 765 km 665 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 10,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 3,315 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 2,638 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the La-7 Fin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Lavochkin respectively.

Top speed is 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik vs 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 665 km for the La-7 Fin. The La-7 Fin operates at altitudes up to 10,450 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 5,753 for the La-7 Fin. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 5 years before the La-7 Fin (1939 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin is faster with a maximum speed of 661 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The La-7 Fin has a higher service ceiling at 10,450 meters (34,284 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the La-7 Fin which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or La-7 Fin?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.