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B-57 Canberra vs Il-28 Beagle

B-57 Canberra vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 960 vs 900 km/h, range 4,380 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 21,000 kg, built 403 vs 6,635 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Ilyushin
First flight 20 July 1953 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1954 1950
Number produced 403 units 6635 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 21.5 m
Height 4.5 m 6.7 m
Length 20.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,365 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-57 Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 4 years before the B-57 Canberra which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.