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H-5 vs Tu-22 Blinder

H-5 vs Tu-22 Blinder at a glance — top speed 902 vs 1,510 km/h, range 2,400 vs 4,900 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 92,000 kg, built 507 vs 311 units.

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22 Blinder
Specifications
H-5 Tu-22 Blinder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Tupolev
First flight 25 September 1966 21 June 1958
Year introduced 1967 1962
Number produced 507 units 311 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 23.2 m
Height 6.2 m 10.1 m
Length 16.8 m 41.6 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1510 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 4,900 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 92,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 40,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 16,509 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,510 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 608 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a longer range at 4,900 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher service ceiling at 13,300 meters (43,635 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder is longer at 41.6 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The Tu-22 Blinder entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Tu-22 Blinder?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 311 units of the Tu-22 Blinder.