747 vs SH-5

The 747 and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 8.4x the SH-5's 45,000 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The 747 first flew 7 years before the SH-5 (1969 vs 1976).

747

American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
Boeing 747 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 February 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1574 units
Average unit price $285 million
Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
Harbin SH-5 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 7 units
Average unit price $-- million

747

Wing area 511.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 59.6 m â—‰
Height 19.3 m â—‰
Length 70.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg â—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰
Wing area 144.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 36.0 m â—‰
Height 9.8 m â—‰
Length 38.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 556 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,756 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 26,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 458 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the SH-5's 38.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or SH-5?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.