SH-5 Chinese Maritime Patrol Amphibious Aircraft
SH-5
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Basic Information
Name
SH-5 Chinese Maritime Patrol Amphibious Aircraft
Designation
SH-5
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation
Date of Introduction
1976
Description
The Harbin SH-5, literally "seaborne bomber") is a Chinese maritime patrol amphibious aircraft intended for a wide range of duties, including aerial firefighting, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and air-sea rescue (ASR). One prototype and six production aircraft have been built.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turboprop (3150 hp)
Max Speed
555.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
450.0 km/h
Range
4750.0 km
Endurance
15.00 hrs
Variants
SH-5B Firefighter
One SH-5 was rebuilt for firefighting duties.
However, by Chinese source, there were total of 7 SH-5 were produced: 3 SH-5X Prototype, 3 Maritime patrol aircraft, and 1 SH-B Firefighter.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Sh-5
Primary Function / Type
Chinese maritime patrol amphibious aircraft intended for a wide range of duties, including aerial firefighting, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and air-sea rescue (ASR).
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Factory
Flight Crew
5 (pilot, co-pilot, navigator, flight engineer, radio operator)
Mission Crew
3 (ASW/search specialists)
Number of Engines
4
Number of Hard Points
Hardpoints: 4 with a capacity of 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) of C-101 ASMs, ASW torpedoes, depth charges; mines; bombs,
Maximum Payload, Bulk Cargo Capacity
10,000 kg
Maximum Payload, Internal Weapons
6,000 kg
Dimensions
Length
38.90 m
Height
9.79 m
Width (Wing Span)
36.00 m
Wing Area
144 m sq
Empty Weight
26,500 kg
Normal Takeoff Weight
36,000 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
45,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
4 x Shanghai WJ-5A
Number of Engines
4
Engine Type
Turboprop
Engine Power
3,150 equivalent hp each
Maximum Range
4,750 km
Maximum Speed
555 km/h
Cruise Speed
450 km/h
Minimum Patrol Speed
230 km/h
Ceiling
7,000 m
Endurance
15 hours max on two engines
Armament
Note
Hardpoints: 4 with a capacity of 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) of C-101 ASMs, ASW torpedoes, depth charges; mines; bombs,
Inner Pylons
1 x C-101 anti-ship missile each
Outer Pylons
3 x lightweight torpedoes each
Internal Bay
ASW torpedoes, depth charges, mines or bombs
Cannons
2 x 23-mm in dorsal turret mount
Fire Control / Avionics
Fire Control System Type
INA
Fire Control Radar
INA
Doppler Search Radar
Yes, in the Nose Radome
Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD)
Yes, boom extending from the tail of the fuselage
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Maritime Patrol
Air > Maritime Patrol
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
38.9 m
Width
36 m
Height
9.79 m
Weight
36000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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