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H-5 vs Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
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Specifications
H-5 Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Tupolev
First flight 25 September 1966 30 August 1969
Year introduced 1967 1973
Number produced 507 units 497 units
Average unit price -- $65 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 183.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.3 m
Height 6.2 m 11.1 m
Length 16.8 m 42.4 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 2327 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 6,800 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 126,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 58,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 25,278 kgf
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Overview

The H-5 and the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire are both Bombers, manufactured by Harbin and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire reaches 2,327 km/h — 2.6:1 the H-5's 902 km/h. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 6,800 km for the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire. The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire operates at altitudes up to 13,300 m compared to 12,500 m for the H-5. At 126,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is 5.9:1 the H-5's 21,200 kg.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 497 for the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire. The H-5 first flew 3 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire (1966 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is faster with a maximum speed of 2,327 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 1,425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a longer range at 6,800 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire 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-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 126,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire is longer at 42.4 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The H-5 entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 497 units of the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire.