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H-5 vs Valiant

H-5 vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 902 vs 912 km/h, range 2,400 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 63,503 kg, built 507 vs 108 units.

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
H-5 Valiant
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Vickers
First flight 25 September 1966 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1967 1955
Number produced 507 units 108 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.9 m
Height 6.2 m 9.8 m
Length 16.8 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 63,503 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant is longer at 33.0 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 12 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Valiant?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.