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B-58 Hustler vs Il-28 Beagle

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Ilyushin
First flight 11 November 1956 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1960 1950
Number produced 116 units 6635 units
Average unit price $18 million $2 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 21.5 m
Height 8.9 m 6.7 m
Length 29.5 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,100 kgf 2 x 1,350 kgf
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Il-28 Beagle are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Ilyushin respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 2.4x the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 2,180 km for the Il-28 Beagle. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 80,240 kg MTOW, the B-58 Hustler is 3.8x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 6,635 for the Il-28 Beagle. Unit cost is $18M for the B-58 Hustler vs $2M for the Il-28 Beagle. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 8 years before the B-58 Hustler (1948 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-58 Hustler is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 10 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.