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B-66 Destroyer vs Il-28 Beagle

B-66 Destroyer vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 900 km/h, range 3,974 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 21,000 kg, built 294 vs 6,635 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Ilyushin
First flight 28 June 1954 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1956 1950
Number produced 294 units 6635 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 72.5 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 21.5 m
Height 7.2 m 6.7 m
Length 22.9 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the B-66 Destroyer which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.