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H-6 vs Il-28 Beagle

H-6 vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 900 km/h, range 6,000 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 21,000 kg, built 231 vs 6,635 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
H-6 Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Ilyushin
First flight 27 September 1959 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1959 1950
Number produced 231 units 6635 units
Average unit price $60 million $2 million
Wing area 165.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 21.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.7 m
Length 34.8 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.