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B-1B Lancer vs H-5

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
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Specifications
B-1B Lancer H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Harbin
First flight 23 March 1983 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 104 units 507 units
Average unit price $283 million --
Wing area 181.2 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 21.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.2 m
Length 44.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Overview

The B-1B Lancer and the H-5 are both Bombers, manufactured by Rockwell and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 1,448 km/h for the B-1B Lancer vs 902 km/h for the H-5. The B-1B Lancer has an operational range of 9,400 km vs 2,400 km for the H-5. The B-1B Lancer operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the H-5. At 216,400 kg MTOW, the B-1B Lancer is 10:1 the H-5's 21,200 kg.

The B-1B Lancer has been produced in 104 units vs 507 for the H-5. The H-5 first flew 17 years before the B-1B Lancer (1966 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The H-5 entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.