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B-1A vs H-6

B-1A vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 2,124 vs 1,050 km/h, range 9,800 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 179,169 vs 95,000 kg, built 4 vs 231 units.

Rockwell B-1A bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1A
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-1A H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Xian
First flight 23 December 1974 27 September 1959
Year introduced -- 1959
Number produced 4 units 231 units
Average unit price $70 million $60 million
Wing area 594.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 41.7 m 33.0 m
Height 10.4 m 10.4 m
Length 52.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 9,800 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 18,900 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 179,169 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 86,183 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,074 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A has a longer range at 9,800 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A has a higher service ceiling at 18,900 meters (62,007 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 179,169 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1A or H-6?
The B-1A is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the H-6 at $60 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1A or H-6?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 4 units of the B-1A.