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H-5 vs Tu-95 Bear

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-95 Bear
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Specifications
H-5 Tu-95 Bear
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Tupolev
First flight 25 September 1966 12 November 1952
Year introduced 1967 1956
Number produced 507 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $60 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 50.1 m
Height 6.2 m 12.1 m
Length 16.8 m 46.2 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 15,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 188,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 8,950 kW
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Overview

The H-5 and the Tu-95 Bear are both Bombers, manufactured by Harbin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 902 km/h for the H-5 vs 920 km/h for the Tu-95 Bear. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 15,000 km for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,500 m for the H-5. At 188,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-95 Bear is 8.9:1 the H-5's 21,200 kg.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 500 for the Tu-95 Bear. The Tu-95 Bear first flew 14 years before the H-5 (1952 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,000 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear is longer at 46.2 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Tu-95 Bear?
The Tu-95 Bear 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 Tu-95 Bear?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 500 units of the Tu-95 Bear.