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B-57 Canberra vs H-6

B-57 Canberra vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 960 vs 1,050 km/h, range 4,380 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 24,365 vs 95,000 kg, built 403 vs 231 units.

Martin B-57 Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-57 Canberra
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-57 Canberra H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Martin Xian
First flight 20 July 1953 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1954 1959
Number produced 403 units 231 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 89.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 33.0 m
Height 4.5 m 10.4 m
Length 20.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 960 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 4,380 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 13,745 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,365 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 12,285 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,275 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the B-57 Canberra's 960 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the B-57 Canberra's 4,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The B-57 Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 13,745 meters (45,095 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the B-57 Canberra's 24,365 kg.
Which is larger, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-57 Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The B-57 Canberra entered service first in 1954, 5 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-57 Canberra or H-6?
The B-57 Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 403 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.