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H-6 vs Tu-2 Bat

H-6 vs Tu-2 Bat at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 528 km/h, range 6,000 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 11,768 kg, built 231 vs 2,257 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
Specifications
H-6 Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Tupolev
First flight 27 September 1959 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1959 1942
Number produced 231 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 165.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 18.9 m
Height 10.4 m 4.1 m
Length 34.8 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 2 x 1,380 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The H-6 has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 17 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.