B-1B Lancer vs Il-28 Beagle
The B-1B Lancer and the Il-28 Beagle are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer vs 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 2,180 km for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-1B Lancer operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 216,400 kg MTOW, the B-1B Lancer is 10:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg. The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 6,635 for the Il-28 Beagle. Unit cost is $283M for the B-1B Lancer vs $2M for the Il-28 Beagle. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 35 years before the B-1B Lancer (1948 vs 1983).
| American strategic bomber, designed during the Cold War, notably deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for long-range heavy bombing. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell |
| First flight | 23 March 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $283 million |
| Wing area | 181.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 41.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1448 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 9,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 216,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 87,100 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 60.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,180 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 548 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 36 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer 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-1B Lancer.