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H-6 vs Valiant

H-6 vs Valiant at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 912 km/h, range 6,000 vs 7,200 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 63,503 kg, built 231 vs 108 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Vickers Valiant bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Valiant
Specifications
H-6 Valiant
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Vickers
First flight 27 September 1959 18 May 1951
Year introduced 1959 1955
Number produced 231 units 108 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 219.4 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 34.9 m
Height 10.4 m 9.8 m
Length 34.8 m 33.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 912 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 7,200 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 63,503 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 34,419 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 4 x 44 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Valiant?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Valiant's 912 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Valiant?
The Valiant 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 Valiant?
The Valiant 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 Valiant?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Valiant's 63,503 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Valiant?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Valiant's 33.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Valiant?
The Valiant entered service first in 1955, 4 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Valiant?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 108 units of the Valiant.