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B-66 Destroyer vs H-5

B-66 Destroyer vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 1,015 vs 902 km/h, range 3,974 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 37,648 vs 21,200 kg, built 294 vs 507 units.

Douglas B-66 Destroyer bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-66 Destroyer
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
B-66 Destroyer H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Douglas Harbin
First flight 28 June 1954 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 294 units 507 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 72.5 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 21.5 m
Height 7.2 m 6.2 m
Length 22.9 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1015 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 3,974 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,648 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 19,300 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,627 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The B-66 Destroyer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,015 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The B-66 Destroyer has a longer range at 3,974 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The H-5 has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the B-66 Destroyer's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The B-66 Destroyer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,648 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The B-66 Destroyer is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The B-66 Destroyer entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-66 Destroyer or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 294 units of the B-66 Destroyer.