Xian H-20

The Xian H-20 (Chinese: 轰-20; pinyin: Hōng-20; alternatively Xian H-X) is a projected subsonic stealth bomber design of the People's Liberation Army Air Force. It is referred to as a strategic project by the People's Liberation Army.[1][2][3] The H-20 will be the first dedicated strategic bomber developed by China. The aircraft may enter service in the 2020s.[4]

Xian H-20
Role Strategic bomber
National origin China
Manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Status Under development
Primary user People's Liberation Army Air Force

Development

The development of a strategic bomber was revealed in September 2016.[5] Chinese military officials wanted a strategic bomber capable of striking targets beyond the second island chain without aerial refueling, while carrying a payload of at least 10 tons.[6]

Aviation researcher Fu Qianshao stated that China's long-range bomber should have a range of at least 12,000 kilometers and 20 tons of payload capacity.[7]

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References
  1. Franz-Stefan Gady (July 13, 2015). "China Wants to Develop a New Long-Range Strategic Bomber". The Diplomat.
  2. "China developing new strategic bomber - IHS Jane's 360". Archived from the original on 10 September 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. "China's Plans For New, Long-Range Bomber". Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  4. United States Department of Defense (1 August 2020). Annual Report To Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2020 (PDF) (Report).
  5. "Chinese Aircraft H-9 / H-20 - Strategic Bomber".
  6. "China needs long-range strategic bomber: state media". AFP. July 7, 2015.
  7. "China May Have Developed Long Range Bomber". www.defenseworld.net.
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