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H-6 vs Tu-160 Blackjack

H-6 vs Tu-160 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 2,220 km/h, range 6,000 vs 12,300 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 274,877 kg, built 231 vs 37 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-160 Blackjack
Specifications
H-6 Tu-160 Blackjack
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Tupolev
First flight 27 September 1959 19 December 1981
Year introduced 1959 1987
Number produced 231 units 37 units
Average unit price $60 million $250 million
Wing area 165.0 m² 232.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 55.7 m
Height 10.4 m 13.1 m
Length 34.8 m 54.1 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 12,300 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 274,877 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 109,769 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 4 x 24,983 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 1,170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a longer range at 12,300 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 274,877 kg compared to the H-6's 95,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is longer at 54.1 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The Tu-160 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the H-6 at $60 million.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 28 years before the Tu-160 Blackjack which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Tu-160 Blackjack?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 37 units of the Tu-160 Blackjack.