H-6 vs WZ-8
H-6 vs WZ-8 at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 3,704 km/h, range 6,000 vs 8,000 km.
Specifications
|
H-6 |
WZ-8 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Bombers |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Xian |
AVIC |
| First flight |
27 September 1959 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
1959 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
231 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
165.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
33.0 m |
6.7 m |
| Height |
10.4 m |
2.2 m |
| Length |
34.8 m |
11.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
1050 km/h |
3704 km/h |
| Operational range |
6,000 km |
8,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
50,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
95,000 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
37,200 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 118 kN
|
--
|
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Change comparison
vs
Which is faster, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 3,704 km/h compared to the H-6's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 2,654 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the H-6's 6,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a higher service ceiling at 50,000 meters (164,042 ft) compared to the H-6's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The H-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,000 kg compared to the WZ-8's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The H-6 is longer at 34.8 meters compared to the WZ-8's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-6 or WZ-8?
The H-6 entered service first in 1959, 60 years before the WZ-8 which entered service in 2019.
