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Il-28 Beagle vs M-4 Bison

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Myasishchev M-4 Bison bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-4 Bison
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle M-4 Bison
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Myasishchev
First flight 8 June 1948 20 January 1953
Year introduced 1950 1953
Number produced 6635 units 123 units
Average unit price $2 million $8 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 326.4 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 50.5 m
Height 6.7 m 14.1 m
Length 17.7 m 47.2 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 947 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 181,500 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 79,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the M-4 Bison are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 947 km/h for the M-4 Bison. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 5,600 km for the M-4 Bison. The Il-28 Beagle operates at altitudes up to 12,300 m compared to 11,000 m for the M-4 Bison. At 181,500 kg MTOW, the M-4 Bison is 8.6x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 123 for the M-4 Bison. Unit cost is $2M for the Il-28 Beagle vs $8M for the M-4 Bison. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 5 years before the M-4 Bison (1948 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is faster with a maximum speed of 947 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the M-4 Bison's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 181,500 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The M-4 Bison is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 3 years before the M-4 Bison which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or M-4 Bison?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 123 units of the M-4 Bison.