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Il-28 Beagle vs Tu-2 Bat

Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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Specifications
Il-28 Beagle Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 8 June 1948 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1950 1942
Number produced 6635 units 2257 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 60.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 18.9 m
Height 6.7 m 4.1 m
Length 17.7 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,180 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,300 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 11,890 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The Il-28 Beagle and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-28 Beagle vs 528 km/h for the Tu-2 Bat. The Il-28 Beagle has an operational range of 2,180 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The Il-28 Beagle operates at altitudes up to 12,300 m compared to 9,000 m for the Tu-2 Bat.

The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in 6,635 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 7 years before the Il-28 Beagle (1941 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 372 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle has a longer range at 2,180 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher service ceiling at 12,300 meters (40,354 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 8 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-28 Beagle or Tu-2 Bat?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 2,257 units of the Tu-2 Bat.