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Il-10 Beast vs Tu-2 Bat

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 18 April 1944 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1944 1942
Number produced 6166 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 30.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 18.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 11.1 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The Il-10 Beast is a Combat Aircraft built by Ilyushin, while the Tu-2 Bat is a Bombers by Tupolev.

Top speed is 551 km/h for the Il-10 Beast vs 528 km/h for the Tu-2 Bat. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 3 years before the Il-10 Beast (1941 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-10 Beast is faster with a maximum speed of 551 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,768 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 2 years before the Il-10 Beast which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 2,257 units of the Tu-2 Bat.