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Il-28 Beagle vs M-50 Bounder

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Myasishchev
First flight 8 June 1948 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1950 --
Number produced 6635 units 1 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 25.1 m
Height 6.7 m 8.3 m
Length 17.7 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the M-50 Bounder are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Myasishchev respectively.

The M-50 Bounder reaches 1,950 km/h — 2.2:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 7,400 km for the M-50 Bounder. The M-50 Bounder operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 200,000 kg MTOW, the M-50 Bounder is 9.5:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 1 for the M-50 Bounder. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 11 years before the M-50 Bounder (1948 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,050 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or M-50 Bounder?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.