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H-6 vs M-50 Bounder

H-6 vs M-50 Bounder at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,950 km/h, range 6,000 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 200,000 kg, built 231 vs 1 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Myasishchev M-50 Bounder bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-50 Bounder
Specifications
H-6 M-50 Bounder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Myasishchev
First flight 27 September 1959 27 October 1959
Year introduced 1959 --
Number produced 231 units 1 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 290.6 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 25.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.3 m
Length 34.8 m 57.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1950 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 200,000 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 85,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 4 x 137 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,950 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200,000 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The M-50 Bounder is longer at 57.5 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or M-50 Bounder?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 1 units of the M-50 Bounder.