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H-5 vs Pe-2 Buck

H-5 vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 902 vs 540 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 8,520 kg, built 507 vs 11,430 units.

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Specifications
H-5 Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Petlyakov
First flight 25 September 1966 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1967 1941
Number produced 507 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 17.2 m
Height 6.2 m 3.4 m
Length 16.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The H-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 902 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The H-5 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The H-5 has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The H-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,200 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The H-5 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 26 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.