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Il-10 Beast vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 Fiddler
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 18 April 1944 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1944 1963
Number produced 6166 units 198 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 30.0 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 18.1 m
Height 4.2 m 7.0 m
Length 11.1 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Overview

The Il-10 Beast and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-128 Fiddler reaches 1,665 km/h — 3.0x the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Tu-128 Fiddler operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 43,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 6.6x the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The Il-10 Beast first flew 17 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1944 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,665 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 1,114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 19 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.