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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-95 Bear

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 6635 units 500 units
Average unit price $2 million $60 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 50.1 m
Height 6.7 m 12.1 m
Length 17.7 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 188,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-95 Bear is 9.0x the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. Unit cost is $2M for the Il-28 Beagle vs $60M for the Tu-95 Bear. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 4 years before the Tu-95 Bear (1948 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the Tu-95 Bear which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-95 Bear?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.