| Xian H-20 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Strategic bomber |
| Manufacturer | Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation |
| Status | In development |
| Primary user | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
The Xian H-20 (Chinese: 轰-20; pinyin: Hōng-20; alternatively Xian H-X) is a subsonic stealth bomber design of the People's Liberation Army Air Force, due to enter service in the future. Referred to as a "strategic project" by the People's Liberation Army, the aircraft will feature a wing design similar to that of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, with components already being manufactured. Analysts noted that the new type bomber may enter service by 2025, and will seek to replace China's existing fleet of Xian H-6K bombers.[1][2][3][4]
Development[]
According to the China Daily, Chinese military officials have made clear intentions to develop a strategic bomber capable of striking targets beyond the second island chain without aerial refueling, while carrying a payload of at least 10 tons.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Franz-Stefan Gady (July 13, 2015). "China Wants to Develop a New Long-Range Strategic Bomber". http://thediplomat.com/2015/07/china-wants-to-develop-a-new-long-range-strategic-bomber/.
- ↑ "China developing new strategic bomber - IHS Jane's 360". http://www.janes.com/article/63448/china-developing-new-strategic-bomber. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "China's Plans For New, Long-Range Bomber". http://aviationweek.com/combat-aircraft/chinas-plans-new-long-range-bomber. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "What We Know About China's New Bomber". 6 September 2016. http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a22722/chinas-building-a-new-bomber. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "China needs long-range strategic bomber: state media". AFP. July 7, 2015. https://news.yahoo.com/china-needs-long-range-strategic-bomber-state-media-084622579.html.
The PLA Air Force’s “Silver-Bullet” Bomber Force, Publication: China Brief Volume: 17 Issue: 10, By: Andreas Rupprecht, July 21, 2017 05:48 PM (https://jamestown.org/program/the-pla-air-forces-silver-bullet-bomber-force/)
External links[]
- "The PLA Air Force’s "Silver-Bullet" Bomber Force | Jamestown" (in en-US). https://jamestown.org/program/the-pla-air-forces-silver-bullet-bomber-force/.
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