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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Pe-2 Buck

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Petlyakov
First flight 2 October 1939 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1941 1941
Number produced 36183 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 17.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.4 m
Length 11.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 765 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik vs 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck operates at altitudes up to 8,800 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a longer range at 1,315 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher service ceiling at 8,800 meters (28,871 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,520 kg compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 6,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 0 years before the Il-2 Sturmovik which entered service in 1941.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 11,430 units of the Pe-2 Buck.