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Il-10 Beast vs Pe-2 Buck

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Petlyakov
First flight 18 April 1944 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1944 1941
Number produced 6166 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 30.0 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 17.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.4 m
Length 11.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Il-10 Beast is a Combat Aircraft built by Ilyushin, while the Pe-2 Buck is a Bombers by Petlyakov.

Top speed is 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast vs 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck operates at altitudes up to 8,800 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 5 years before the Il-10 Beast (1939 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-10 Beast is faster with a maximum speed of 551 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a longer range at 1,315 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher service ceiling at 8,800 meters (28,871 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,520 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the Il-10 Beast which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 6,166 units of the Il-10 Beast.