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Canberra vs Il-28 Beagle

Canberra vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 933 vs 900 km/h, range 5,440 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 21,000 kg, built 949 vs 6,635 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
Canberra Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Ilyushin
First flight 13 May 1949 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1951 1950
Number produced 949 units 6635 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 21.5 m
Height 4.8 m 6.7 m
Length 20.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,948 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 1 years before the Canberra which entered service in 1951.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 949 units of the Canberra.