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H-5 vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Harbin H-5 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-5
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
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Specifications
H-5 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Yakovlev
First flight 25 September 1966 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1967 1964
Number produced 507 units 1180 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wing area 60.8 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 21.5 m 12.5 m
Height 6.2 m 4.0 m
Length 16.8 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 902 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,200 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 12,890 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Overview

The H-5 is a Bombers built by Harbin, while the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is a Combat Aircraft by Yakovlev.

The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar reaches 1,840 km/h — 2.0:1 the H-5's 902 km/h. The H-5 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,500 km for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar operates at altitudes up to 16,750 m compared to 12,500 m for the H-5.

The H-5 has been produced in 507 units vs 1,180 for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar first flew 8 years before the H-5 (1958 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the H-5's 902 km/h, a difference of 938 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the H-5's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher service ceiling at 16,750 meters (54,954 ft) compared to the H-5's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The H-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,200 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the H-5's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the H-5 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-5 or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 507 units of the H-5.