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B-1A vs Il-28 Beagle

B-1A vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 900 km/h, range 9,800 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 21,000 kg, built 4 vs 6,635 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-1A Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Ilyushin
First flight 23 December 1974 8 June 1948
Year introduced -- 1950
Number produced 4 units 6635 units
Average unit price $70 million $2 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 21.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.7 m
Length 52.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 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 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 4 units of the B-1A.