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SH-5 vs Tu-142

Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
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Specifications
SH-5 Tu-142
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Tupolev
First flight 3 April 1976 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1986 1972
Number produced 7 units 100 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 144.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 36.0 m 50.0 m
Height 9.8 m 12.1 m
Length 38.9 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 4,756 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 10,250 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 26,500 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Overview

The SH-5 and the Tu-142 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Harbin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the SH-5 vs 925 km/h for the Tu-142. The SH-5 has an operational range of 4,756 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-142. The Tu-142 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,250 m for the SH-5. At 185,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-142 is 4.1x the SH-5's 45,000 kg.

The SH-5 has been produced in 7 units vs 100 for the Tu-142. The Tu-142 first flew 8 years before the SH-5 (1968 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 369 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the SH-5's 10,250 meters (33,628 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the SH-5's 38.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-5 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.