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B-29 Superfortress vs H-6

B-29 Superfortress vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 575 vs 1,050 km/h, range 5,230 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 95,000 kg, built 3,970 vs 231 units.

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Specifications
B-29 Superfortress H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Xian
First flight 21 September 1942 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1944 1959
Number produced 3970 units 231 units
Average unit price $640K $60 million
Wing area 161.3 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 33.0 m
Height 8.5 m 10.4 m
Length 30.2 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 575 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 9,710 meters (31,856 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 60,555 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-29 Superfortress's 30.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-29 Superfortress at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The B-29 Superfortress entered service first in 1944, 15 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or H-6?
The B-29 Superfortress has been produced in greater numbers with 3,970 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.