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H-6 vs Tu-4 Bull

H-6 vs Tu-4 Bull at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 558 km/h, range 6,000 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 63,600 kg, built 231 vs 847 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-4 Bull
Specifications
H-6 Tu-4 Bull
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Tupolev
First flight 27 September 1959 19 May 1947
Year introduced 1959 1949
Number produced 231 units 847 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 165.0 m² 161.7 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 43.1 m
Height 10.4 m 8.5 m
Length 34.8 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 558 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 63,600 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 36,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 4 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 558 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-6 has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 63,600 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Tu-4 Bull's 30.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull entered service first in 1949, 10 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Tu-4 Bull?
The Tu-4 Bull has been produced in greater numbers with 847 units compared to 231 units of the H-6.