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Il-28 Beagle vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Il-28 Beagle vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 900 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,180 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 20,000 kg, built 6,635 vs 1,180 units.

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Yakovlev
First flight 8 June 1948 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1950 1964
Number produced 6635 units 1180 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 12.5 m
Height 6.7 m 4.0 m
Length 17.7 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher service ceiling at 16,750 meters (54,954 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 14 years before the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 1,180 units of the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.