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F-117 Nighthawk vs H-5

F-117 Nighthawk vs H-5 at a glance — top speed 993 vs 902 km/h, range 1,720 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 21,200 kg, built 64 vs 507 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk H-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Harbin
First flight 18 June 1981 25 September 1966
Year introduced 1983 1967
Number produced 64 units 507 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 73.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 21.5 m
Height 3.8 m 6.2 m
Length 20.1 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 902 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 21,200 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 12,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The H-5 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The H-5 entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or H-5?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.