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B-45 Tornado vs Il-28 Beagle

B-45 Tornado vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 911 vs 900 km/h, range 1,918 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 41,628 vs 21,000 kg, built 142 vs 6,635 units.

North American B-45 Tornado bombers side profile drawing
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🇷🇺 Il-28 BeagleFull specs
Specifications
B-45 Tornado Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer North American Ilyushin
First flight 17 March 1947 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1948 1950
Number produced 142 units 6635 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 109.2 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 21.5 m
Height 7.7 m 6.7 m
Length 23.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 911 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,918 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,628 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 20,726 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,359 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-45 Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 911 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has a longer range at 2,180 km compared to the B-45 Tornado's 1,918 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-45 Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,628 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-45 Tornado is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-45 Tornado entered service first in 1948, 2 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-45 Tornado or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 142 units of the B-45 Tornado.