The Beagle was the first jet bomber that entered service with the Soviet air force.
Il-28 Beagle Specifications
Primary Function:Light bomber
Contractor:Ilyushin
Crew:Three
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Two Klomov VK-1A engines rated at 5,952 lb each
Dimensions
Length:57 feet, 11 in
Wingspan:70 feet, 5 in
Height:21 feet, 11 in
Weights
Empty:26,213 lb
Maximum Takeoff:46,738 lb
Performance
Speed:560 mph
Ceiling:40,354 ft
Range:1,353 mi
Armament
Four 23mm cannons and up to 6,613 lb of bombs
Il-28 Beagle Achievements
The Beagle was the first jet bomber that entered service with the Soviet air force.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Il-28 Beagle’]