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H-6 vs Victor

H-6 vs Victor at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,009 km/h, range 6,000 vs 9,662 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 92,986 kg, built 231 vs 86 units.

Xian H-6 bombers side profile drawing
🇨🇳 H-6
Handley Page Victor bombers side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Victor
Specifications
H-6 Victor
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Xian Handley Page
First flight 27 September 1959 24 December 1952
Year introduced 1959 1958
Number produced 231 units 86 units
Average unit price $60 million --
Wing area 165.0 m² 223.5 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 34.0 m
Height 10.4 m 8.6 m
Length 34.8 m 35.0 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 1009 km/h
Operational range 6,000 km 9,662 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,000 kg 92,986 kg
Empty weight 37,200 kg 40,383 kg
Total thrust 2 x 118 kN 4 x 49 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-6 or Victor?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Victor's 1,009 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Victor?
The Victor has a longer range at 9,662 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Victor?
The Victor has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or Victor?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Victor's 92,986 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Victor?
The Victor is longer at 35.0 meters compared to the H-6's 34.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Victor?
The Victor entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Victor?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 86 units of the Victor.