B-47 Stratojet vs Il-28 Beagle

American jet bomber, widely deployed during the Cold War, known for its strategic bombing and aerial reconnaissance roles.
Picture of B-47 Stratojet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 17 December 1947
Year of introduction 1952
Number produced 2042 units
Average unit price $3 million
Soviet jet bomber, operational during the Cold War, extensively utilized in military conflicts in Asia and Africa.
Picture of Il-28 Beagle
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Bomber
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 8 June 1948
Year of introduction 1950
Number produced 6635 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 132.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.4 m β—‰
Height 8.5 m β—‰
Length 32.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 977 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,240 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,089 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 100,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,867 kg β—‰
Total thrust 6 x 3,266 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of B-47 Stratojet
Wing area 60.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 21.5 m β—‰
Height 6.7 m β—‰
Length 17.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 900 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,180 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,890 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Il-28 Beagle

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