H-6N
Type: Strategic Bomber
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
Overview
The H-6N is an upgraded variant of the H-6 bomber (derived from the Soviet Tu-16) specifically modified to carry and air-launch the DF-21D carrier-killer ballistic missile and other air-launched ballistic missiles. It features in-flight refueling capability (a first for Chinese bombers), an enlarged belly recess replacing the bomb bay for the missile, and modernized avionics. The H-6N extends China's nuclear delivery options and carrier strike threat.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4-6 |
|---|---|
| range | 6,000 km unrefueled / extended with IFR |
| engine | 2× WS-18 turbofan |
| ceiling | 13,000 m |
| armament | 1× DF-21D ALBM under fuselage, CJ-20 air-launched cruise missiles on wing pylons |
| max_speed | Mach 0.9 |
| in_flight_refueling | Yes (probe) |
Operators
- China
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