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H-6 vs Tu-16 Badger

H-6 vs Tu-16 Badger at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,050 km/h, range 6,000 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 79,000 kg, built 231 vs 1,509 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-16 Badger
Specifications
H-6 Tu-16 Badger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Tupolev
First flight 27 September 1959 27 April 1952
Year introduced 1959 1954
Number produced 231 units 1509 units
Average unit price $60 million $6 million
Wing area 165.0 m² 165.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 33.0 m
Height 10.4 m 10.4 m
Length 34.8 m 34.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 79,000 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 37,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 2 x 9,525 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Tu-16 Badger's 79,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The H-6 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Tu-16 Badger at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger entered service first in 1954, 5 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Tu-16 Badger?
The Tu-16 Badger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,509 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.