SH-5 vs US-2
| Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 3 April 1976 |
| Year of introduction | 1986 |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year of introduction | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 144.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 36.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 38.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,250 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 26,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,349 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 kW â—‰ |