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Canberra vs H-5

Canberra vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 933 vs 902 km/h, range 5,440 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 21,200 kg, built 949 vs 507 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
Canberra H-5
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Harbin
First flight 13 May 1949 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1951 1967
Number produced 949 units 507 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.2 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 21.5 m
Height 4.8 m 6.2 m
Length 20.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra has a longer range at 5,440 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,948 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 16 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or H-5?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.