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
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| range | 6,000 km |
| ceiling | 42,651 ft |
| armament | 9,000 kg payload, CJ-10/20 cruise missiles |
| max_speed | 1,050 km/h |
Operators
- China
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