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B-1B Lancer vs Il-28 Beagle

B-1B Lancer vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 900 km/h, range 9,400 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 21,000 kg, built 104 vs 6,635 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-1B Lancer Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Ilyushin
First flight 23 March 1983 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1986 1950
Number produced 104 units 6635 units
Average unit price $283 million $2 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 21.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.7 m
Length 44.5 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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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.