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Il-28 Beagle vs Pe-2 Buck

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Petlyakov
First flight 8 June 1948 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1950 1941
Number produced 6635 units 11430 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 17.2 m
Height 6.7 m 3.4 m
Length 17.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Pe-2 Buck are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Petlyakov respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The Il-28 Beagle operates at altitudes up to 12,300 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the Il-28 Beagle is 2.5x the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 9 years before the Il-28 Beagle (1939 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-28 Beagle is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-28 Beagle has a longer range at 2,180 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Il-28 Beagle is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 9 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 6,635 units of the Il-28 Beagle.