H-6 vs Vulcan
H-6 vs Vulcan at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 1,039 km/h, range 6,000 vs 4,195 km, max takeoff weight 95,000 vs 77,111 kg, built 231 vs 134 units.
Specifications
|
H-6 |
Vulcan |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Bombers |
Bombers |
| Manufacturer |
Xian |
Avro |
| First flight |
27 September 1959 |
30 August 1952 |
| Year introduced |
1959 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
231 units |
134 units |
| Average unit price |
$60 million |
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| Wing area |
165.0 m² |
330.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
33.0 m |
30.3 m |
| Height |
10.4 m |
8.1 m |
| Length |
34.8 m |
29.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
1050 km/h |
1039 km/h |
| Operational range |
6,000 km |
4,195 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
95,000 kg |
77,111 kg |
| Empty weight |
37,200 kg |
37,908 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 118 kN
|
4 x 49 kN
|
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Which is faster, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The H-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Vulcan's 1,039 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The H-6 has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Vulcan's 4,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The Vulcan 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 Vulcan?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the Vulcan's 77,111 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the Vulcan's 29.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The Vulcan entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the H-6 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-6 or Vulcan?
The H-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 134 units of the Vulcan.
