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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-22 Blinder

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1950 1962
Number produced 6635 units 311 units
Average unit price $2 million $15 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 23.2 m
Height 6.7 m 10.1 m
Length 17.7 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Tu-22 Blinder are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 1,510 km/h for the Tu-22 Blinder. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 4,900 km for the Tu-22 Blinder. The Tu-22 Blinder operates at altitudes up to 13,300 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 92,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-22 Blinder is 4.4:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 311 for the Tu-22 Blinder. Unit cost is $2M for the Il-28 Beagle vs $15M for the Tu-22 Blinder. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 10 years before the Tu-22 Blinder (1948 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 610 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 12 years before the Tu-22 Blinder which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.