The Xi'an H-6 (Chinese: 轰-6; pinyin: Hōng-6) [a] is a twin-engine jet bomber of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The H-6 is a license-built version of the Soviet …

Dec 18, 2016 · The H-6 is a Chinese copy of the Tupolev Tu-16 Badger, the Soviet Union’s first jet-powered strategic bomber. China received a few Tu-16s from Russia in 1958–59 and …

Nov 22, 2020 · The H-6K is Beijing’s B-52 — a far-flying, fuel-efficient heavy bomber combining a simple, time-tested airframe with modern electronics and powerful, precision weaponry.

Jul 23, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Xian H-6 Strategic Bomber Aircraft including pictures.

Mar 17, 2024 · China's H-20 stealth bomber is set to succeed the H-6 with advanced technologies, nuclear capabilities, and an impressive range. The Xi’an H-6 bomber is one of …

Feb 27, 2025 · Key Point #1 – China’s H-6 bomber, a relic from the Cold War, remains a key part of Beijing’s military strategy. Originally a licensed copy of the Soviet Tu-16, the H-6 has been …

Mar 6, 2024 · China's military shared new images of the strategic H-6 bomber conducting an exercise in the country's Eastern Theater Command.

Nov 22, 2023 · According to U.S. military reports, the latest version of the Chinese strategic bomber is the H-6N, a heavily redesigned version capable of aerial refueling and carrying air …

The Xian H-6 (Hōng-6) is a license-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber, built for China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Delivery of the Tu-16 to …

The Xian H-6 is a license-built variant of the Soviet’s Tupolev Tu-16 twinjet bomber, introduced in 1969 for People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China.