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H-6 vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

H-6 vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,210 km/h, range 6,000 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 11,300 kg, built 231 vs 1,300 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
H-6 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Bombers Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Nanchang
First flight 27 September 1959 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1959 1970
Number produced 231 units 1300 units
Average unit price $60 million $3 million
Wing area 165.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 9.7 m
Height 10.4 m 4.3 m
Length 34.8 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan 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 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.