Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-16 Badger

Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa.
Picture of Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 6635 units
Average unit price $2 million
Soviet jet bomber, known for Cold War operations and extensive use in various international conflicts, including Middle-Eastern wars.
Picture of Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 1509 units
Average unit price $6 million
Wing area 60.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 21.5 m â—‰
Height 6.7 m â—‰
Length 17.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,180 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,890 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle
Wing area 165.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 33.0 m â—‰
Height 10.4 m â—‰
Length 34.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 79,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 37,200 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,525 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Tupolev Tu-16 Badger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 4 years before the Tu-16 Badger which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-16 Badger?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 1,509 units of the Tu-16 Badger.