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B-1A vs H-5

B-1A vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 902 km/h, range 9,800 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 21,200 kg, built 4 vs 507 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
B-1A H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Harbin
First flight 23 December 1974 25 September 1966
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 4 units 507 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area 594.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 21.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.2 m
Length 52.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or H-5?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 1,222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or H-5?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or H-5?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or H-5?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or H-5?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.