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Il-28 Beagle vs Victor

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Victor
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Handley Page
First flight 8 June 1948 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1950 1958
Number produced 6635 units 86 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.0 m
Height 6.7 m 8.6 m
Length 17.7 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Victor are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Handley Page respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 1,009 km/h for the Victor. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 9,662 km for the Victor. The Victor operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 12,300 m for the Il-28 Beagle. At 92,986 kg MTOW, the Victor is 4.4:1 the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 86 for the Victor. The Il-28 Beagle first flew 4 years before the Victor (1948 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 8 years before the Victor which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Victor?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.