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Hawker 800 vs SH-5

Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
Hawker 800 SH-5
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Harbin
First flight 26 June 1983 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1983 1986
Number produced 650 units 7 units
Average unit price $13.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 36.0 m
Height 5.5 m 9.8 m
Length 15.6 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The Hawker 800 and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 830 km/h for the Hawker 800 vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the SH-5 is 3.5x the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The SH-5 first flew 7 years before the Hawker 800 (1976 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or SH-5?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.