Xian H-6

Xian H-6

Type: Strategic Bomber

Domain: air

Country of Origin: China

Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)

NATO Designation: Badger

First Deployed: 1969

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.

Technical Specifications

crew4
range6,000 km
ceiling42,651 ft
armament9,000 kg payload, CJ-10/20 cruise missiles
max_speed1,050 km/h

Operators

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