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H-5 vs SO 4050 Vautour

H-5 vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 902 vs 1,106 km/h, range 2,400 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 21,000 kg, built 507 vs 149 units.

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Specifications
H-5 SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Sud Aviation
First flight 25 September 1966 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1967 1956
Number produced 507 units 149 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 15.1 m
Height 6.2 m 4.9 m
Length 16.8 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 3,498 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The H-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,200 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The H-5 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.