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H-5 (Hongzhaji-5)

Twin-engine light bomberFielded 1966Pending verification
Air ForcesCHN
Length 17.65 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeTwin-engine light bomber
Date of introduction1966
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerHarbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corp., Harbin, ChinaMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length17.65 m58 ftMed[1]
Height6.68 m22 ftMed[1]
Wingspan21.45 m70 ftMed[1]
Wing area60.87 m sqMed[1]
Empty weight12,890 kg28,418 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Wopen-5Med[1]
Thrust / power5,952 lb (2,700 kg) static thrust eachMed[1]
Speed900 km/h559 mph · 486 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed769 km/hMed[1]
Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb900 m/minMed[1]
Range3,550 km2,206 mi · 1,917 nmiMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints4Med[1]
Bombing System: weapons bay maximum capacity3,000 kg of bombs or torpedoes in internal weapons bay, including combinations of 1,100 lb (500 kg) bombs, 53VA torpedoes, Type 1 550 lb (250 kg) bombs or a single FAB-3000 (on overload)Med[1]
ArmamentNudelman-Rikhter NR-23Med[1]
Variants
Il-28 BeagleThis was the original Soviet light bomber from which the H-5 is derived. See separate database entry.[1]
H-5This is the basic bomber in a three-seat configuration.[1]
HD-5 electronic warfare aircraftThis variant was designed for electronic warfare missions. The twin 23-mm cannon turret was removed to make room for the electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures suite.[1]
HJ-5 MascotThis was a two-seat trainer version. First flight occurred in December 1970, and it entered service in 1972. The type was retired in 1986.[1]
HZ-5This was a three-seat reconnaissance version.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23Autocannon
Med[1]
Quantity
4 x 23-mm NR-23 cannon (2 fixed in nose and two in tail position)
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
23mm
Rate of fire
800–850 rpm
Summary

H-5 Light Bomber The reports of the demise of the H-5 seem somewhat exaggerated. It was asserted without citation in 1995 that the H-5 had been withdrawn from service, but the continued presence of the H-5 in the PLAAF inventory is widely attested by subsequent sources.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaNorth Korea
Sources
  1. H-5 (Hongzhaji-5) Chinese Twin-Engine Light Bomber, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import