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H-5 vs M-50 Bounder

H-5 vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 902 vs 1,950 km/h, range 2,400 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 200,000 kg, built 507 vs 1 units.

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
H-5 M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Myasishchev
First flight 25 September 1966 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1967 --
Number produced 507 units 1 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 25.1 m
Height 6.2 m 8.3 m
Length 16.8 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 1,048 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or M-50 Bounder?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.