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SH-5 vs ShinMaywa US-2

Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
SH-5 ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin ShinMaywa
First flight 3 April 1976 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1986 2007
Number produced 7 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 144.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 36.0 m 33.2 m
Height 9.8 m 9.8 m
Length 38.9 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 4,756 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 10,250 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 26,500 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The SH-5 and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Harbin and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the SH-5 vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The SH-5 has an operational range of 4,756 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The SH-5 has been produced in 7 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. The SH-5 first flew 27 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1976 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The SH-5 entered service first in 1986, 21 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-5 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 8 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.