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B-58 Hustler vs H-5

B-58 Hustler vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 902 km/h, range 7,600 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 21,200 kg, built 116 vs 507 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
B-58 Hustler H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Harbin
First flight 11 November 1956 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1960 1967
Number produced 116 units 507 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 21.5 m
Height 8.9 m 6.2 m
Length 29.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 1,221 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The B-58 Hustler entered service first in 1960, 7 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.