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B-21 Raider vs H-5

B-21 Raider vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 902 km/h, range 9,600 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 81,647 vs 21,200 kg, built 3 vs 507 units.

Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-21 Raider
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
B-21 Raider H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Harbin
First flight 10 November 2023 25 September 1966
Year introduced 2027 1967
Number produced 3 units 507 units
Average unit price $700 million --
Wing area -- m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 21.5 m
Height -- m 6.2 m
Length 16.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 9,600 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 81,647 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 31,751 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,240 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The B-21 Raider is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The B-21 Raider has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The B-21 Raider has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The B-21 Raider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 81,647 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The H-5 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the B-21 Raider's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The H-5 entered service first in 1967, 60 years before the B-21 Raider which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-21 Raider or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 3 units of the B-21 Raider.