GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

B-58 Hustler vs H-6

B-58 Hustler vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,050 km/h, range 7,600 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 80,240 vs 95,000 kg, built 116 vs 231 units.

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
B-58 Hustler H-6
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Xian
First flight 11 November 1956 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1960 1959
Number produced 116 units 231 units
Average unit price $18 million $60 million
Wing area 143.3 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 33.0 m
Height 8.9 m 10.4 m
Length 29.5 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 118 kN
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide Chinese Fighter Aircraft US Aircraft Designations Chinese Aircraft Designations
B-58 Hustler vs Pe-2 Buck B-58 Hustler vs Il-28 Beagle B-58 Hustler vs Tu-2 Bat B-58 Hustler vs B-47 Stratojet B-58 Hustler vs Tu-16 Badger B-58 Hustler vs Canberra

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,073 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the B-58 Hustler's 80,240 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the B-58 Hustler's 29.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the B-58 Hustler at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 1 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or H-6?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.