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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire at a glance — top speed 900 vs 2,327 km/h, range 2,180 vs 6,800 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 126,000 kg, built 6,635 vs 497 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1950 1973
Number produced 6635 units 497 units
Average unit price $2 million $65 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.3 m
Height 6.7 m 11.1 m
Length 17.7 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 1,427 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire 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-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 23 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.