| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Il-28 |
| Function | bomber |
| Year | 1948 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engines | 2*2740kg VK-1 |
| Wing Span | 21.45m |
| Length | 17.65m |
| Wing Area | 60.80m2 |
| Empty Weight | 12890kg |
| Maximum Weight | 21000kg |
| Speed | 900km/h |
| Ceiling | 12300m |
| Range | 2180km |
| Armament | |
| Guns | 4*g23mm |
| Bombs | 3000kg |
Il-28, S.V.Ilyushin 'Beagle'/'Mascot'
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The first Soviet mass production jet bomber. It was an orthodox design with a straight wing, swept tail plane, and two big underwing engines, copies of the Rolls-Royce Nene. It was a successful type that was exported to over 20 countries.
Now last 5 Soviet-built Il-28's may be still in service with Egypt, but some 650 Chinese Hong-5 are in service with China, N.Korea and Romania.
| Modifications | Following Design |
|---|---|
| Coming Soon |
 Il-46 |
More Links...
- Il-28
- Front line bomber Il-28
- Il-28, Ilyushin 'Beagle' / 'Mascot'
- IL-28 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
- Il-28 Beagle
- Il-28R Beagle
- Il-28U Mascot
