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Il-28 Beagle vs Vulcan

Il-28 Beagle vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 900 vs 1,039 km/h, range 2,180 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 6,635 vs 134 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Avro Vulcan bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Vulcan
Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Vulcan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Avro
First flight 8 June 1948 30 August 1952
Year introduced 1950 1956
Number produced 6635 units 134 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 330.2 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 30.3 m
Height 6.7 m 8.1 m
Length 17.7 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1039 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 4,195 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 77,111 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 37,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,039 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a longer range at 4,195 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The Vulcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,111 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Vulcan is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 6 years before the Vulcan which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Vulcan?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.