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B-52 Stratofortress vs H-6

B-52 Stratofortress vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,050 km/h, range 14,200 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 220,000 vs 95,000 kg, built 744 vs 231 units.

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-52 Stratofortress
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-52 Stratofortress H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Xian
First flight 15 April 1952 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1955 1959
Number produced 744 units 231 units
Average unit price $9.3 million $60 million
Wing area 370.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 56.4 m 33.0 m
Height 12.4 m 10.4 m
Length 48.5 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 14,200 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 220,000 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 83,250 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 8 x 7,747 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-52 Stratofortress's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a longer range at 14,200 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220,000 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-52 Stratofortress at $9.3 million.
Which entered service first, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress entered service first in 1955, 4 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-52 Stratofortress or H-6?
The B-52 Stratofortress has been produced in greater numbers with 744 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.