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Il-28 Beagle vs Su-24 Fencer

Il-28 Beagle vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 900 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,180 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 43,755 kg, built 6,635 vs 1,400 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Sukhoi
First flight 8 June 1948 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1950 1974
Number produced 6635 units 1400 units
Average unit price $2 million $25 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 17.6 m
Height 6.7 m 6.2 m
Length 17.7 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 2,775 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 43,755 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 11,196 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 754 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,755 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 24 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Su-24 Fencer?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.