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B-29 Superfortress vs Il-28 Beagle

B-29 Superfortress vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 575 vs 900 km/h, range 5,230 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 21,000 kg, built 3,970 vs 6,635 units.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers side profile drawing
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🇷🇺 Il-28 BeagleFull specs
Specifications
B-29 Superfortress Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 21 September 1942 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1944 1950
Number produced 3970 units 6635 units
Average unit price $640K $2 million
Wing area 161.3 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 21.5 m
Height 8.5 m 6.7 m
Length 30.2 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-29 Superfortress has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-29 Superfortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,555 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-29 Superfortress is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-29 Superfortress entered service first in 1944, 6 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 3,970 units of the B-29 Superfortress.