B-2 Spirit vs Il-28 Beagle
The B-2 Spirit and the Il-28 Beagle are both Bombers, manufactured by Northrop and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 972 km/h for the B-2 Spirit vs 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-2 Spirit has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 2,180 km for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-2 Spirit operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 170,200 kg MTOW, the B-2 Spirit is 8.1x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg. The B-2 Spirit has been produced in 21 units vs 6,635 for the Il-28 Beagle. Unit cost is $750M for the B-2 Spirit vs $2M for the Il-28 Beagle. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 41 years before the B-2 Spirit (1948 vs 1989).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 17 July 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $750 million |
| Wing area | 478.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 52.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 71,668 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 7,847 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-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170,200 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit is longer at 21.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-2 Spirit is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 43 years before the B-2 Spirit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-2 Spirit or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 21 units of the B-2 Spirit.