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Canberra vs H-6

Canberra vs H-6 at a glance — top speed 933 vs 1,050 km/h, range 5,440 vs 6,000 km, max takeoff weight 24,948 vs 95,000 kg, built 949 vs 231 units.

English Electric Canberra bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Canberra
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Specifications
Canberra H-6
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer English Electric Xian
First flight 13 May 1949 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1951 1959
Number produced 949 units 231 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 89.2 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 33.0 m
Height 4.8 m 10.4 m
Length 20.0 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 5,440 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,948 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 9,820 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,357 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Canberra's 933 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Canberra's 5,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canberra or H-6?
The Canberra has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Canberra's 24,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Canberra or H-6?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Canberra's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canberra or H-6?
The Canberra entered service first in 1951, 8 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Canberra or H-6?
The Canberra has been produced in greater numbers with 949 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.