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B-57 Canberra vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

B-57 Canberra vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 960 vs 1,840 km/h, range 4,380 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 20,000 kg, built 403 vs 1,180 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Specifications
B-57 Canberra Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Martin Yakovlev
First flight 20 July 1953 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1954 1964
Number produced 403 units 1180 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 12.5 m
Height 4.5 m 4.0 m
Length 20.0 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 880 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher service ceiling at 16,750 meters (54,954 ft) compared to the B-57 Canberra's 13,745 meters (45,095 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,365 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 10 years before the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.