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B-57 Canberra vs H-5

B-57 Canberra vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 960 vs 902 km/h, range 4,380 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 21,200 kg, built 403 vs 507 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
B-57 Canberra H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Harbin
First flight 20 July 1953 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1954 1967
Number produced 403 units 507 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 21.5 m
Height 4.5 m 6.2 m
Length 20.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 960 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra has a longer range at 4,380 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,365 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 13 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 403 units of the B-57 Canberra.