747 vs SH-5
Overview
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).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 144.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 38.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,756 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 26,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 587 kW ◉ |
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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.