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Xian H-6
NATO: BadgerSYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Xian H-6 is a license-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber, built for the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force. Modern variants serve as cruise missile carriers.
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PRODUCTION INFO
COST$Unknown
UNITS BUILT231+
FIRST FLIGHT1959
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Xian H-6 - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
ADVANTAGES
- Proven platform
- Cruise missile carrier
- Continuous upgrades
- Maritime strike capability
DISADVANTAGES
- Subsonic speed
- Based on old design
- Limited stealth
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW4
RANGE6,000 Km
CEILING42,651 Ft
ARMAMENT9,000 Kg Payload, CJ-10/20 Cruise Missiles
MAX SPEED1,050 Km/H
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