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Il-28 Beagle vs SO 4050 Vautour

Il-28 Beagle vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 900 vs 1,106 km/h, range 2,180 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 21,000 kg, built 6,635 vs 149 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
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🇫🇷 SO 4050 VautourFull specs
Specifications
Il-28 Beagle SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sud Aviation
First flight 8 June 1948 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 6635 units 149 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 15.1 m
Height 6.7 m 4.9 m
Length 17.7 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
Both the Il-28 Beagle and SO 4050 Vautour have a maximum takeoff weight of 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Il-28 Beagle is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
Both the Il-28 Beagle and SO 4050 Vautour cost approximately $2.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.