B-52 Stratofortress vs Il-28 Beagle
| American strategic bomber, significant for Cold War role, actively used in conflict zones from Vietnam to the Gulf War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Bomber |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 April 1952 |
| Year of introduction | 1955 |
| Number produced | 744 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wing area | 370.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 56.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 48.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 220,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 8 x 7,747 kgf ◉ |
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| Wing area | 60.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,180 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,890 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf ◉ |
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