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B-1B Lancer vs H-6

B-1B Lancer vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 1,448 vs 1,050 km/h, range 9,400 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 216,400 vs 95,000 kg, built 104 vs 231 units.

Rockwell B-1B Lancer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-1B Lancer
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-1B Lancer H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Rockwell Xian
First flight 23 March 1983 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1986 1959
Number produced 104 units 231 units
Average unit price $283 million $60 million
Wing area 181.2 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 41.8 m 33.0 m
Height 10.4 m 10.4 m
Length 44.5 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1448 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 9,400 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 216,400 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 87,100 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,961 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer has a longer range at 9,400 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 216,400 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer is longer at 44.5 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The B-1B Lancer is more expensive at approximately $283 million per unit compared to the H-6 at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 27 years before the B-1B Lancer which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-1B Lancer or H-6?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 104 units of the B-1B Lancer.