Ilyushin Il-28

Ilyushin Il-28

The Il-28 is the first modern soviet medium jet bomber which was first flown on September 8, 1948, and later produced for the Soviet Air Force. Delivery of aircraft to air force units began in summer 1950, but not used against UN forces in Korean War.
Il-28s had been exported in 17 countries (Warsaw Pact, third world and Finland). 6316 aircraft had been built in USSR between 1949 and 1955. The aircraft was built under license in China Aircraft Factory as Shenjang H-6.
Il-28s remained in Polish Air Force operational use from Oct 31, 1952 until 1977 (74 Il-28 bombers, 16 UIl-28 trainers, 9 Il-28R reconnaissance).
Poland using Il-28s as a bomber, reconnaissance, jet engines flying laboratory and air targets bug also used.

Museum Example

Manufacturer: USSR
Manufacture Date: 18 Feb 1955
Serial #: 56538
Last Registration #: 50

History

Apr 7, 1955, To 15th Bomber Group, Modlin.
Jun 1955, To 33th Bomber Squadron, Modlin (changed name and location to 33th Reconnaissance Squadron, Powidz).
Apr 1969, To 7th Bomber Group, Powidz.
Aug 1974, To 15th Navy Reconnaissance Flight, Siemirowice.
On June 18, 1979 The aircraft was flown to the Babimost AFB and transferred to Museum.

Technical data

Wingspan: 21.45 m
Length: 17.65 m
Height: 6.70 m
Empty Weight: 12,890 kg
Operational Weight: 18,400 kg
Maximum Speed: 900 kph
Cruising Speed: 770 kph
Service Ceiling: 12,300 m
Range: 2,180 km
Crew: pilot, navigator, tail gunner
Powerplant: two Klimov VK-1 engines of 2,700 kg thrust each
Armament (fixed): two NR-23 23 mm cannons in the lower nose and two NR-23 23 mm cannons in tail turret
Armament (disposable): 1000 (max.3000) kg of bombs (12xFAB-100, 8xFAB-250, 4xFAB-500, 1xFAB-1500, 1xFAB-3000)

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Plastic Models

1/72 Il-28 - Trumpeter