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B-21 Raider vs Il-28 Beagle

B-21 Raider vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 900 km/h, range 9,600 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 21,000 kg, built 3 vs 6,635 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-21 Raider Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Ilyushin
First flight 10 November 2023 8 June 1948
Year introduced 2027 1950
Number produced 3 units 6635 units
Average unit price $700 million $2 million
Wing area -- m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 21.5 m
Height -- m 6.7 m
Length 16.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-21 Raider is more expensive at approximately $700 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 77 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.