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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Yak-9 Frank

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 2 October 1939 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1941 1942
Number produced 36183 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.7 m
Height 4.2 m 3.0 m
Length 11.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 765 km 675 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 410 km/h for the Il-2 Sturmovik vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank operates at altitudes up to 10,850 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 3 years before the Yak-9 Frank (1939 vs 1942).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is faster with a maximum speed of 690 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher service ceiling at 10,850 meters (35,597 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 1 years before the Yak-9 Frank which entered service in 1942.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Yak-9 Frank?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 16,769 units of the Yak-9 Frank.