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B-36 Peacemaker vs H-6

B-36 Peacemaker vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 673 vs 1,050 km/h, range 16,093 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 95,000 kg, built 384 vs 231 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Xian
First flight 8 August 1946 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1949 1959
Number produced 384 units 231 units
Average unit price $10 million $60 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 33.0 m
Height 14.3 m 10.4 m
Length 49.4 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher service ceiling at 13,289 meters (43,599 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-36 Peacemaker at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or H-6?
The B-36 Peacemaker has been produced in greater numbers with 384 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.