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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-4 Bull

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1950 1949
Number produced 6635 units 847 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 43.1 m
Height 6.7 m 8.5 m
Length 17.7 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Tu-4 Bull are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 558 km/h for the Tu-4 Bull. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 5,400 km for the Tu-4 Bull. The Il-28 Beagle operates at altitudes up to 12,300 m compared to 11,200 m for the Tu-4 Bull. At 63,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-4 Bull is 3.0x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 847 for the Tu-4 Bull. The Tu-4 Bull first flew 1 years before the Il-28 Beagle (1947 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Il-28 Beagle is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,600 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 1 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-4 Bull?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 847 units of the Tu-4 Bull.