Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit vs Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K
Full specs: Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K are both bomber, compared here on public specifications. The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit leads on range (11,100 vs 6,000 km). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,010 km/h | 1,050 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 786 km/h |
| Range (km) | 11,100 km ✓ | 6,000 km |
| Combat radius (km) | N/A | 3,500 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,200 m ✓ | 13,100 m |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | N/A | 6 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 18,144 kg ✓ | 12,000 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 21 m | 34.8 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 71,700 kg | 37,200 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 170,600 kg | 79,000 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 84 kN | 118 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $2,130,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 21 | 270 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K? +
The Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,050 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has the longest range at 11,100 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit carries the largest weapons payload at 18,144 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has the lower public unit-cost figure at 2,130,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has the higher service ceiling at 15,200 m.
Which has the higher thrust? +
The Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K has the higher thrust at 118 kN.
Is the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit better than the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K? +
On the public specs we track, Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit and Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K are closely matched, Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit leads on range, weapons payload, service ceiling, while Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) H-6K leads on max speed, thrust, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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