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H-5 vs H-6

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
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Specifications
H-5 H-6
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Xian
First flight 25 September 1966 27 September 1959
Year introduced 1967 1959
Number produced 507 units 231 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 33.0 m
Height 6.2 m 10.4 m
Length 16.8 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 95,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 118 kN
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Overview

The H-5 and the H-6 are both Bombers, manufactured by Harbin and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 902 km/h for the H-5 vs 1,050 km/h for the H-6. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 6,000 km for the H-6. The H-6 operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,500 m for the H-5. At 95,000 kg MTOW, the H-6 is 4.5:1 the H-5's 21,200 kg.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 231 for the H-6. The H-6 first flew 7 years before the H-5 (1959 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or H-6?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.