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{{Specs-Card|code=il_28_china}}
 
 
{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = Chinese jet bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = Chinese jet bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Chinese: 轰-5型轰炸机), manufactured by HAMC, was the first jet bomber of the PLAAF during the 1950s, acting as a direct upgrade from the previous fleet of propeller-driven Tu-2 in the early days of the Cold War. The PLAAF imported a few dozen IL-28s from the Soviet Union, which were using during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis. However, due to deteriorating Sino-Soviet relations and the inability to import the production line through treaties, plans to reverse-engineer the IL-28 were initiated. HAMC made several design revisions, including weight reduction and compatibility with Chinese manufacturing capabilities (which were still lagging behind the mainstream at the time). By 1965, the revised jet was approved for construction and made its maiden flight in September 1966. It officially entered service with the PLAAF in 1967. A total of 507 H-5 bombers were deployed in the PLAAF, some of which were also provided to overseas allies such as Albania and North Korea. Additionally, some H-5s were modified as testbeds for new avionics intended for the JH-7 Feibao and electronic warfare aircraft. The H-5 family was eventually decommissioned, with the JH-7, H-6, and Su-30MKK fulfilling the bomber requirements by 2009.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
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Introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], the H-5 closely resembles its Soviet predecessor in terms of performance and appearance. It offers a wide range of payload options to engage enemy ground targets, while maintaining sufficient speed for a swift retreat from the battlefield. It is also equipped with self-defense autocannons to fend off any approaching enemy aircraft - a burst from its 23 mm autocannons can easily take down other jets. However, caution should be exercised when facing jets equipped with air-to-air missiles at its tier, as they can eliminate the H-5 from safe distances.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! Stock
 
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| 861 || 837 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 49.4 || 50.3 || 16.4 || 15.5 || rowspan="2" | 1,480
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| 866 || 842 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 49.3 || 50.1 || 16.3 || 15.4 || rowspan="2" | 1,480
 
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| 947 || 905 || 46.7 || 48.0 || 24.0 || 20.0
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| 945 || 905 || 46.9 || 48.0 || 24.1 || 20.0
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 600 || 600 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
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| 810 <!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
 
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! 23m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 60m fuel || 77m fuel
 
! 23m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 60m fuel || 77m fuel
 
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| 872 kg || colspan="2" | Centrifugal-flow turbojet
 
| 15,172 kg || 15,772 kg || 17,058 kg || 18,344 kg || 19,801 kg || 23,200 kg
 
| 15,172 kg || 15,772 kg || 17,058 kg || 18,344 kg || 19,801 kg || 23,200 kg
 
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| 0.56 || 0.54 || 0.50 || 0.46 || 0.43
 
| 0.56 || 0.54 || 0.50 || 0.46 || 0.43
 
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| colspan="2" | ''Optimal'' || colspan="2" | 1,682 kgf<br />(any speed) || colspan="2" | 8,720 kgf<br />(0kph)
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| colspan="2" | ''Optimal'' || colspan="2" | 1,682 kgf<br />(any speed) || colspan="2" | 8,720 kgf<br>(0 km/h)
 
| 0.56 || 0.54 || 0.50 || 0.46 || 0.43
 
| 0.56 || 0.54 || 0.50 || 0.46 || 0.43
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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* 8 mm steel plates in front of tail gunner.
 
* 8 mm steel plates in front of tail gunner.
 
* 102 mm (rear) and 68 mm (sides) bulletproof glass panes in front of tail gunner.
 
* 102 mm (rear) and 68 mm (sides) bulletproof glass panes in front of tail gunner.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 
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{{main|Type 23-1 (23 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
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* 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-46 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-46 (500 kg)|FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg)|FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)}}
 
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
 
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{{main|Type 23-1 (23 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)
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* 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The H-5 is an extremely versatile aircraft, thanks to its extensive suspended ordnance options. The aircraft can be used as a bomber, or as a CAS aircraft with its bombs. As well, the H-5 gets access to a powerful forward-firing and defensive set of 23 mm cannons.
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Due to its impressive low-altitude manoeuvring capabilities (for a medium bomber), the H-5 can be utilized in a variety of roles. In all game modes, if a teammate is struggling to evade an assailant, the H-5 may be able to provide the supporting fire with its dual 23 mm cannons. The aircraft is hampered in this role partly because of its mediocre roll rate and low ammunition count for its forward-firing cannons. If its bomb load is expended, the H-5 is also a very capable "gunship", or a bomber aircraft whose role is to attract, distract, and destroy enemy aircraft. Other aircraft that can perform this role include the [[G8N1|G8N1 Renzan]], [[IL-10 (1946)]], [[B-29A-BN|B-29 Superfortress]], and [[B-24D-25-CO|B-24D Liberator]], among others.
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The H-5 can be used as a base-bomber in RB. This is initially difficult due to its small stock load of twelve 100 kg bombs, but becomes much easier once the 3,000 kg bomb is unlocked. This bomb can destroy bases very easily when used in this manner. Proceed to the nearest base as fast as possible (possibly in a slight dive), drop ordnance, and run. This ensures that the H-5 won't be intercepted by any fighters, which will take more time to get there. Attempting to climb may not be the best option, as many enemy fighters can get to bomber altitude very quickly.
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The second, and more interesting option for the H-5 is ground attack. The aircraft can carry a variety of powerful ground-attack ordnance (namely the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb), which make the aircraft extremely effective in mixed battles. When used in this manner, it is worth noting that the aircraft is much more vulnerable, especially in air battles where enemy fighters will arrive extremely quickly. The first effective load for ground attack is the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb; despite only having a single drop, the bomb is effective enough to take out every enemy tank at a base. This option also ensures the safety of the aircraft, as you will be able to escape quickly after dropping the bomb.
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The H-5 shouldn't be used in an air-to-air role, as it will be outmanoeuvred and outspeeded by most fighters at its BR. If being pursued, employ evasive manoeuvres, and utilize the H-5's powerful tail gun to shoot at pursuing fighters. The tail turret, packing two NR-23 autocannons, is especially effective, and can easily destroy pursuing attackers. As well, the H-5 can encounter early missiles such as the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder|AIM-9B]]. If an enemy fires a missile at you, wait until the missile gets close, then perform a sharp manoeuvre. The early missile's weak seeker and G-force capability prevents it from tracking reliably.
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Powerful rear 23 mm cannon turret
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* Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed
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* Powerful and flexible ordnance capacity
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* Highly armoured tail gunner position
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* Gunner can cover a large area of the rear and the sides because of the turret design
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* Good acceleration
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* Tricycle landing gears allow easy braking once landed
  
 
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* Fuel tanks are not protected by any armour
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* Fairly small payload compared to its counterparts
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* Able to be intercepted by Korean War-era jet aircraft
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* Poor roll rate; any wing damage will often result in a roll that is impossible to pull out of
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* Cockpit features no rear visibility
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* Fast acceleration means that you might break the wings if you don't pay attention
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Harbin H-5 was the Chinese-produced version of the [[IL-28|Il-28 Beagle]], a Soviet-designed light bomber used by a variety of countries in the Soviet Bloc.<ref name=":0">Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.)</ref> Initially entering service in 1967,<ref name=":1">Aguilera, R. (1997)</ref> the aircraft had several changes compared to the original Il-28 including redesigns of the wing and tail structure. Multiple variants of the H-5 were developed, including nuclear weapon carriers, electronic warfare aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft.<ref name=":1" /> The last bomber-variant H-5s were retired in the early 1990s, though it is speculated that some airframes are still in use today in secondary duties.<ref name=":0" />
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[[File:Harbin H-5.jpg|thumb|A retired Harbin H-5.]]
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The Harbin H-5 was the Chinese-produced version of the [[IL-28|IL-28 'Beagle']], a Soviet-designed light bomber used by a variety of countries in the Soviet Bloc.<ref name=":0">Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.)</ref> Initially entering service in 1967,<ref name=":1">Aguilera, R. (1997)</ref> the aircraft had several changes compared to the original IL-28 including redesigns of the wing and tail structure. Multiple variants of the H-5 were developed, including nuclear weapon carriers, electronic warfare aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft.<ref name=":1" /> The last bomber-variant H-5s were retired in the early 1990s, though it is speculated that some airframes are still in use today in secondary duties.<ref name=":0" />
  
 
=== Development and construction ===
 
=== Development and construction ===
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In the 1950s, China received several Il-28 ‘Beagle’ jet bombers from the Soviet Union. These aircraft proved to be highly useful, and were used against the Taiwannese in the First Taiwan crisis of 1954-55.<ref name=":0" /> However, the Soviets did not give the Chinese a license for production. As a result, the Chinese government ordered the Harbin aircraft production plant to produce the Il-28 without a license, based on existing Chinese Il-28 aircraft. The aircraft featured numerous changes, the most notable being a redesign of the wing and tail structural panels.<ref name=":0" /> As well, later H-5 aircraft were equipped with a modernised turret carrying two AM-23 autocannons with a greatly improved fire rate, though this feature is not included in-game.<ref name=":0" />
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In the 1950s, China received several IL-28 'Beagle' jet bombers from the Soviet Union. These aircraft proved to be highly useful, and were used against the Taiwanese in the First Taiwan crisis of 1954-55.<ref name=":0" /> However, the Soviets did not give the Chinese a license for production. As a result, the Chinese government ordered the Harbin aircraft production plant to produce the IL-28 without a license, based on existing Chinese IL-28 aircraft. The aircraft featured numerous changes, the most notable being a redesign of the wing and tail structural panels.<ref name=":0" /> As well, later H-5 aircraft were equipped with a modernised turret carrying two AM-23 autocannons with a greatly improved fire rate, though this feature is not included in-game.<ref name=":0" />
  
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The production of the H-5 was hampered by the cultural revolution, and though an initial prototype flew in 1962,<ref name=":1" /> mass production didn’t commence until the late 1960s. After entering service, the H-5 became a primary frontline bomber of the PLAAF.
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The production of the H-5 was hampered by the cultural revolution, and though an initial prototype flew in 1962,<ref name=":1" /> mass production didn't commence until the late 1960s. After entering service, the H-5 became a primary frontline bomber of the PLAAF.
  
 
=== Operational History ===
 
=== Operational History ===
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The Harbin H-5 entered full-scale production in mid-1967,1 and began entering service with PLAAF bomber units. However, it had become relatively obsolete by the time it entered service, mainly due to its lack of advanced avionics which effectively limited it to daylight missions. Nevertheless, a range of H-5 models were developed. This included the H-5A, a variant of the H-5 designed specifically to carry nuclear weapons.<ref name=":0" /> This variant would drop a nuclear bomb during a test, in 1968. Other variants include the HZ-5 reconnaissance variant, HD-5 electronic warfare variant and the HJ-5 bomber trainer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
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The Harbin H-5 entered full-scale production in mid-1967,<ref name=":0" /> and began entering service with PLAAF bomber units. However, it had become relatively obsolete by the time it entered service, mainly due to its lack of advanced avionics which effectively limited it to daylight missions. Nevertheless, a range of H-5 models were developed. This included the H-5A, a variant of the H-5 designed specifically to carry nuclear weapons.<ref name=":0" /> This variant would drop a nuclear bomb during a test, in 1968. Other variants include the HZ-5 reconnaissance variant, HD-5 electronic warfare variant, and the HJ-5 bomber trainer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
  
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The H-5 was used extensively by Chinese frontline units and was retired from frontline service in 1990, well after the retirement of the Soviet Il-28.<ref name=":0" /> There are reports of H-5 variants still in service, but the official PLAAF consensus is that the H-5 was completely retired by 1990. As well, the H-5 was used in a successful defection attempt, by a Chinese captain who flew his airplane to Taiwan.<ref name=":0" /> This aircraft was the first operational Il-28 type aircraft recovered by the west.<ref name=":0" />
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The H-5 was used extensively by Chinese frontline units and was retired from frontline service in 1990, well after the retirement of the Soviet IL-28.<ref name=":0" /> There are reports of H-5 variants still in service, but the official PLAAF consensus is that the H-5 was completely retired by 1990. As well, the H-5 was used in a successful defection attempt, by a Chinese captain who flew his airplane to Taiwan.<ref name=":0" /> This aircraft was the first operational IL-28 type aircraft recovered by the west.<ref name=":0" />
  
 
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== See also ==
 
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=== References ===
 
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* Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.). Harbin H-5. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.easternorbat.com/html/harbin_h-5_eng.html</nowiki>
 
* Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.). Harbin H-5. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.easternorbat.com/html/harbin_h-5_eng.html</nowiki>
 
* Aguilera, R. (1997). Harbin H-5 'Beagle'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>
 
* Aguilera, R. (1997). Harbin H-5 'Beagle'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>
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{{China jet aircraft}}

Latest revision as of 12:30, 21 September 2023

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This page is about the Chinese jet bomber H-5. For other versions, see IL-28 (Family).
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Description

The H-5 (Chinese: 轰-5型轰炸机), manufactured by HAMC, was the first jet bomber of the PLAAF during the 1950s, acting as a direct upgrade from the previous fleet of propeller-driven Tu-2 in the early days of the Cold War. The PLAAF imported a few dozen IL-28s from the Soviet Union, which were using during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis. However, due to deteriorating Sino-Soviet relations and the inability to import the production line through treaties, plans to reverse-engineer the IL-28 were initiated. HAMC made several design revisions, including weight reduction and compatibility with Chinese manufacturing capabilities (which were still lagging behind the mainstream at the time). By 1965, the revised jet was approved for construction and made its maiden flight in September 1966. It officially entered service with the PLAAF in 1967. A total of 507 H-5 bombers were deployed in the PLAAF, some of which were also provided to overseas allies such as Albania and North Korea. Additionally, some H-5s were modified as testbeds for new avionics intended for the JH-7 Feibao and electronic warfare aircraft. The H-5 family was eventually decommissioned, with the JH-7, H-6, and Su-30MKK fulfilling the bomber requirements by 2009.

Introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision", the H-5 closely resembles its Soviet predecessor in terms of performance and appearance. It offers a wide range of payload options to engage enemy ground targets, while maintaining sufficient speed for a swift retreat from the battlefield. It is also equipped with self-defense autocannons to fend off any approaching enemy aircraft - a burst from its 23 mm autocannons can easily take down other jets. However, caution should be exercised when facing jets equipped with air-to-air missiles at its tier, as they can eliminate the H-5 from safe distances.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 500 m905 km/h
Turn time48 s
Max altitude11 500 m
Engine2 х Klimov VK-1
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight23 t
Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 4,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 866 842 11500 49.3 50.1 16.3 15.4 1,480
Upgraded 945 905 46.9 48.0 24.1 20.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
810 400 577 548 400 ~7 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 500 < 600 < 600 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Empty mass Wing loading (full fuel, no boosters)
Klimov VK-1 2 13,170 kg 326 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load, no boosters) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 23m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 77m fuel
872 kg Centrifugal-flow turbojet 15,172 kg 15,772 kg 17,058 kg 18,344 kg 19,801 kg 23,200 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%, no boosters)
Condition 100% WEP 23m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 77m fuel MTOW
Stationary 2,678 kgf N/A 0.35 0.34 0.31 0.29 0.27 0.23
Optimal 2,678 kgf
(0 km/h) 		N/A 0.35 0.34 0.31 0.29 0.27 0.23
Booster (Solid fuel rocket) Aircraft mass
Number Booster
weight (each) 		Fuel
weight (each) 		Burn
Time 		Can be
shutdown		 Jettisoned
after use 		Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load)
23m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 77m fuel
2 50 kg 190 kg 13s No Yes 15,652 kg 16,202 kg 17,538 kg 18,824 kg 20,281 kg
Condition Maximum booster
thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) 		Combined engine
& booster thrust @ 0 m 		Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
23m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 77m fuel
Stationary 1,682 kgf 8,720 kgf 0.56 0.54 0.50 0.46 0.43
Optimal 1,682 kgf
(any speed) 		8,720 kgf
(0 km/h) 		0.56 0.54 0.50 0.46 0.43

Survivability and armour

Crew3 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear400 km/h
Armour plates

Front gunner

  • 6 mm steel plate for the front gunner's seat.
  • 10 mm (bottom) and 32 mm (top) steel plates behind the front gunner.
  • 10 mm steel plate under the nose.

Pilot

  • 6 mm steel plate for the pilot's seat.
  • 10 mm steel plate behind the pilot.
  • 32 mm (top) steel plate in front of the pilot (part of the steel plate behind the front gunner).

Tail gunner

  • 10 mm steel plate under the tail gunner.
  • 8 mm steel plates in front of tail gunner.
  • 102 mm (rear) and 68 mm (sides) bulletproof glass panes in front of tail gunner.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 092 → 4 242 Sl icon.png
RB10 690 → 14 666 Sl icon.png
SB16 188 → 22 209 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications91 100 Rp icon.png
146 400 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training86 000 Sl icon.png
Experts300 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 700 Ge icon.png
Research Aces720 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 300 / 600 % Sl icon.png
196 / 196 / 196 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
ns23_belt_pack
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
290 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
ns23_new_gun
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
KD-3
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods ammo.png
nr23_turret_belt_pack
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
nr23_turret_new_gun
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
BD-4
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannon
Ammunition200 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: Type 23-1 (23 mm)

The H-5 is armed with:

  • 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (5)
Setup 112 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bomb
Setup 28 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bomb
Setup 34 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bomb
Setup 41 x 1500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb
Setup 51 x 3000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb
Main articles: FAB-100M-43 (100 kg), FAB-250M-46 (250 kg), FAB-500M-46 (500 kg), FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg), FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)

The H-5 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 12 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 8 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 4 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
  • 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)

Defensive armament

Turret2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannon
Ammunition450 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: Type 23-1 (23 mm)

The H-5 is defended by:

  • 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)

Usage in battles

The H-5 is an extremely versatile aircraft, thanks to its extensive suspended ordnance options. The aircraft can be used as a bomber, or as a CAS aircraft with its bombs. As well, the H-5 gets access to a powerful forward-firing and defensive set of 23 mm cannons.

Due to its impressive low-altitude manoeuvring capabilities (for a medium bomber), the H-5 can be utilized in a variety of roles. In all game modes, if a teammate is struggling to evade an assailant, the H-5 may be able to provide the supporting fire with its dual 23 mm cannons. The aircraft is hampered in this role partly because of its mediocre roll rate and low ammunition count for its forward-firing cannons. If its bomb load is expended, the H-5 is also a very capable "gunship", or a bomber aircraft whose role is to attract, distract, and destroy enemy aircraft. Other aircraft that can perform this role include the G8N1 Renzan, IL-10 (1946), B-29 Superfortress, and B-24D Liberator, among others.

The H-5 can be used as a base-bomber in RB. This is initially difficult due to its small stock load of twelve 100 kg bombs, but becomes much easier once the 3,000 kg bomb is unlocked. This bomb can destroy bases very easily when used in this manner. Proceed to the nearest base as fast as possible (possibly in a slight dive), drop ordnance, and run. This ensures that the H-5 won't be intercepted by any fighters, which will take more time to get there. Attempting to climb may not be the best option, as many enemy fighters can get to bomber altitude very quickly.

The second, and more interesting option for the H-5 is ground attack. The aircraft can carry a variety of powerful ground-attack ordnance (namely the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb), which make the aircraft extremely effective in mixed battles. When used in this manner, it is worth noting that the aircraft is much more vulnerable, especially in air battles where enemy fighters will arrive extremely quickly. The first effective load for ground attack is the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb; despite only having a single drop, the bomb is effective enough to take out every enemy tank at a base. This option also ensures the safety of the aircraft, as you will be able to escape quickly after dropping the bomb.

The H-5 shouldn't be used in an air-to-air role, as it will be outmanoeuvred and outspeeded by most fighters at its BR. If being pursued, employ evasive manoeuvres, and utilize the H-5's powerful tail gun to shoot at pursuing fighters. The tail turret, packing two NR-23 autocannons, is especially effective, and can easily destroy pursuing attackers. As well, the H-5 can encounter early missiles such as the AIM-9B. If an enemy fires a missile at you, wait until the missile gets close, then perform a sharp manoeuvre. The early missile's weak seeker and G-force capability prevents it from tracking reliably.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Powerful rear 23 mm cannon turret
  • Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed
  • Powerful and flexible ordnance capacity
  • Highly armoured tail gunner position
  • Gunner can cover a large area of the rear and the sides because of the turret design
  • Good acceleration
  • Tricycle landing gears allow easy braking once landed

Cons:

  • Fuel tanks are not protected by any armour
  • Fairly small payload compared to its counterparts
  • Able to be intercepted by Korean War-era jet aircraft
  • Poor roll rate; any wing damage will often result in a roll that is impossible to pull out of
  • Cockpit features no rear visibility
  • Fast acceleration means that you might break the wings if you don't pay attention

History

A retired Harbin H-5.

The Harbin H-5 was the Chinese-produced version of the IL-28 'Beagle', a Soviet-designed light bomber used by a variety of countries in the Soviet Bloc.[1] Initially entering service in 1967,[2] the aircraft had several changes compared to the original IL-28 including redesigns of the wing and tail structure. Multiple variants of the H-5 were developed, including nuclear weapon carriers, electronic warfare aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft.[2] The last bomber-variant H-5s were retired in the early 1990s, though it is speculated that some airframes are still in use today in secondary duties.[1]

Development and construction

In the 1950s, China received several IL-28 'Beagle' jet bombers from the Soviet Union. These aircraft proved to be highly useful, and were used against the Taiwanese in the First Taiwan crisis of 1954-55.[1] However, the Soviets did not give the Chinese a license for production. As a result, the Chinese government ordered the Harbin aircraft production plant to produce the IL-28 without a license, based on existing Chinese IL-28 aircraft. The aircraft featured numerous changes, the most notable being a redesign of the wing and tail structural panels.[1] As well, later H-5 aircraft were equipped with a modernised turret carrying two AM-23 autocannons with a greatly improved fire rate, though this feature is not included in-game.[1]

The production of the H-5 was hampered by the cultural revolution, and though an initial prototype flew in 1962,[2] mass production didn't commence until the late 1960s. After entering service, the H-5 became a primary frontline bomber of the PLAAF.

Operational History

The Harbin H-5 entered full-scale production in mid-1967,[1] and began entering service with PLAAF bomber units. However, it had become relatively obsolete by the time it entered service, mainly due to its lack of advanced avionics which effectively limited it to daylight missions. Nevertheless, a range of H-5 models were developed. This included the H-5A, a variant of the H-5 designed specifically to carry nuclear weapons.[1] This variant would drop a nuclear bomb during a test, in 1968. Other variants include the HZ-5 reconnaissance variant, HD-5 electronic warfare variant, and the HJ-5 bomber trainer.[1][2]

The H-5 was used extensively by Chinese frontline units and was retired from frontline service in 1990, well after the retirement of the Soviet IL-28.[1] There are reports of H-5 variants still in service, but the official PLAAF consensus is that the H-5 was completely retired by 1990. As well, the H-5 was used in a successful defection attempt, by a Chinese captain who flew his airplane to Taiwan.[1] This aircraft was the first operational IL-28 type aircraft recovered by the west.[1]

Media

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See also

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External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Aguilera, R. (1997)
Bibliography
  • Eastern Order of Battle. (n.d.). Harbin H-5. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from http://www.easternorbat.com/html/harbin_h-5_eng.html
  • Aguilera, R. (1997). Harbin H-5 'Beagle'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air


Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (哈尔滨飞机工业(集团)有限责任公司 )
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Soviet  ␗MiG-9 · ␗MiG-9 (l)

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