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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-16 Badger

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1950 1954
Number produced 6635 units 1509 units
Average unit price $2 million $6 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 33.0 m
Height 6.7 m 10.4 m
Length 17.7 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Tu-16 Badger are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 1,050 km/h for the Tu-16 Badger. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 7,200 km for the Tu-16 Badger. The Tu-16 Badger operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 79,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-16 Badger is 3.8x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 1,509 for the Tu-16 Badger. Unit cost is $2M for the Il-28 Beagle vs $6M for the Tu-16 Badger. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 4 years before the Tu-16 Badger (1948 vs 1952).

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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.