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H-5 vs Victor

H-5 vs Victor at a glance — top speed 902 vs 1,009 km/h, range 2,400 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 21,200 vs 92,986 kg, built 507 vs 86 units.

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
H-5 Victor
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Harbin Handley Page
First flight 25 September 1966 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1967 1958
Number produced 507 units 86 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 60.8 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 34.0 m
Height 6.2 m 8.6 m
Length 16.8 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor is faster with a maximum speed of 1,009 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 92,986 kg compared to the H-5's 21,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Victor?
The H-5 has been produced in greater numbers with 507 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.