H-6 vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Overview
The H-6 is a Bombers built by Xian, while the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is a Combat Aircraft by Nanchang.
Top speed is 1,050 km/h for the H-6 vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The H-6 has an operational range of 6,000 km vs 2,000 km for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 12,800 m for the H-6. At 95,000 kg MTOW, the H-6 is 8.4x the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 11,300 kg.
The H-6 has been produced in 231 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The H-6 first flew 6 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (1959 vs 1965).
| Chinese twin-engine jet heavy bomber, developed in the late 1950s, utilized for strategic bombing, maritime strikes, and nuclear deterrence. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Bombers |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 27 September 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 231 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 4 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 165.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 34.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 37,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 59 kN â—‰ |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,007 kgf â—‰ |
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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 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.