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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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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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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.
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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"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
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| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 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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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
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|951||905|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||46.7||48.0||24.0||20.0|| 1,480
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| 945 || 905 || 46.9 || 48.0 || 24.1 || 20.0
 
 
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==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
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! colspan="6" | Features
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! colspan="5" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! + !! -
 
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| 810 <!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 600 || ~7 || ~3
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || N/A
 
| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || N/A
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==== Engine performance ====
 
 
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="6" | Aircraft mass
 
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! colspan="3" | Empty mass || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel, no boosters)
 
 
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| colspan="2" | Klimov VK-1 || 2
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| colspan="3" | 13,170 kg || colspan="3" | 326 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! colspan="5" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load, no boosters) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| 872 kg || colspan="2" | Centrifugal-flow turbojet
 
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| 15,172 kg || 15,772 kg || 17,058 kg || 18,344 kg || 19,801 kg || 23,200 kg
 
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
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! colspan="6" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%, no boosters)
 
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| ''Stationary'' || 2,678 kgf || N/A
 
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| 0.35 || 0.34 || 0.31 || 0.29 || 0.27 || 0.23
 
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| ''Optimal'' || 2,678 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || N/A
 
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| 0.35 || 0.34 || 0.31 || 0.29 || 0.27 || 0.23
 
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! rowspan="2" | Number || rowspan="2" | Booster<br />weight (each) || rowspan="2" | Fuel<br />weight (each) || rowspan="2" | Burn<br />Time || rowspan="2" | Can be<br />shutdown|| rowspan="2" | Jettisoned<br />after use
 
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! colspan="5" | Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load)
 
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| 2 || 50 kg || 190 kg || 13s || No || Yes
 
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| 15,652 kg || 16,202 kg || 17,538 kg || 18,824 kg || 20,281 kg
 
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Maximum booster<br/>thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each booster, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Combined engine<br/>& booster thrust @ 0 m|The total thrust produced by all engines and boosters. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
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! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
 
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| colspan="2" | ''Stationary'' || colspan="2" | 1,682 kgf || colspan="2" | 8,720 kgf
 
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| 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>(0 km/h)
 
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| 0.56 || 0.54 || 0.50 || 0.46 || 0.43
 
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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;Armour plates
 
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Front gunner
 
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* 6 mm steel plate for the front gunner's seat.
 
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* 10 mm (bottom) and 32 mm (top) steel plates behind the front gunner.
 
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* 10 mm steel plate under the nose.
 
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Pilot
 
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* 6 mm steel plate for the pilot's seat.
 
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* 10 mm steel plate behind the pilot.
 
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* 32 mm (top) steel plate in front of the pilot (part of the steel plate behind the front gunner).
 
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* 10 mm steel plate under the tail gunner.
 
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* 8 mm steel plates in front of tail gunner.
 
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* 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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{{main|Type 23-1 (23 mm)}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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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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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* 12 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,200 kg total)
 
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* 8 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
 
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* 4 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
 
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* 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
 
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* 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
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''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''
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{{main|Type 23-1 (23 mm)}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 2 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== 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.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''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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* Fairly small payload compared to its counterparts
 
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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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* Fast acceleration means that you might break the wings if you don't pay attention
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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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" />
 
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=== 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 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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=== Operational History ===
 
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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" />
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
 
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Revision as of 10:04, 1 February 2020

RANK 5 FRANCE
Somua SM PACK
H-5
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H-5
China flag.png China
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
8.0 8.0 8.0
Class:
Research:105 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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This page is about the Chinese jet bomber H-5. For the Russian variant, see IL-28.

Description

GarageImage H-5.jpg


The H-5 is a rank V Chinese jet bomber with a battle rating of 8.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,500 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ???  ??? 11500  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.? 1,480
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,500 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
951 905 11500 46.7 48.0 24.0 20.0 1,480

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
600 ~7 ~3
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 500 < 600 < 600 N/A
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
0 m 2,550 kgf N/A

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.

Suspended armament

Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.

Defensive armament

Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

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Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (哈尔滨飞机工业(集团)有限责任公司 )
Jet Bombers  H-5*
Helicopters 
Z-9  Z-9W · Z-9WA
Z-19  Z-19 · Z-19E
  *Unlicensed and modified copy of the IL-28.

China jet aircraft
Fighters  J-2 · J-4 · Shenyang F-5 · J-6A · J-7II · J-7D · J-7E · J-8B · J-8F · J-11
Strike aircraft  Q-5 early · Q-5A · Q-5L · A-5C · JH-7A
Bombers  H-5
American  ␗F-84G-21-RE · ␗F-84G-31-RE · ␗F-86F-30 · ␗F-86F-40 · ␗F-100A · ␗F-100F · ␗F-104A · ␗F-104G · ␗F-5A · ␗F-5E · ␗F-16A MLU
Soviet  ␗MiG-9 · ␗MiG-9 (l)

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