B-1A vs Il-28 Beagle
The B-1A and the Il-28 Beagle are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Ilyushin respectively. The B-1A reaches 2,124 km/h — 2.4x the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h. The B-1A has an operational range of 9,800 km vs 2,180 km for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-1A operates at altitudes up to 18,900 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 179,169 kg MTOW, the B-1A is 8.5x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg. The B-1A has been produced in 104 units vs 6,635 for the Il-28 Beagle. Unit cost is $70M for the B-1A vs $2M for the Il-28 Beagle. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 26 years before the B-1A (1948 vs 1974).
| American strategic bomber, conceived during the Cold War, canceled after four prototypes, resurrected in the advanced B-1B version. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wing area | 594.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 52.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2124 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 179,169 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,700 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 60.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,890 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,224 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 36 years before the B-1A which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 104 units of the B-1A.