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China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber Gears-Up To Counter B-21 Raider; Official Says Nowhere As Good As US LO Aircraft
23 Apr 2024 13:50 GMT
Even as China’s next-generation H-20 bomber inches closer to its much-anticipated debut, the US intelligence official has insinuated that the upcoming Chinese aircraft is no match for the US B-21 Raider bomber. Earlier, Chinese state media lambasted the B- …
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What's The Latest With China's Xi'an H-20 Stealth Bomber?
26 Mar 2024 14:50 GMT
Summary
The Xi'an H-20 is China's first strategic bomber, featuring radar-absorbent materials.
It offers a range of 5,000-6,000 NM and aims for 2nd Island Chain missions.
Mass production plans are underway, aiming to enhance PLAAF's combat …
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5 Fast Facts About China's Long-Serving Xi'an H-6 Bomber
17 Mar 2024 16:21 GMT
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A pivotal bomber in China's air force, the H-6 has variants spanning recon, anti-ship, refueling, and nuclear-capable models.
The H-6 was introduced in the 1960s and remains active in the PLAAF.
China's H-20 stealth bomber is set to succeed …
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China Wants To Sell Its Y-20 Kunpeng 'Chubby Girl' Airlifter Overseas
14 Jan 2024 19:57 GMT
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China unveils export variant of Y-20 airlifter, showcasing its production capabilities and advanced engine technology. Y-20BE can lift 66 tonnes and surpasses the base models of the Russian Il-76 while falling short of the C-17's capacity. …
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China Is Working On An Upgrade To Its Y-20 Military Tanker
02 Dec 2023 15:56 GMT
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China is testing an updated variant of the Y-20U tanker with new high-bypass engines to enhance air-to-air refueling capabilities. The Y-20B, equipped with the China-produced WS-20 engine, has a maximum cargo capacity of 66 tons and lower …
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Chinese planes to go under the hammer
19 Nov 2022 04:06 GMT
Nepal Airlines has finally decided to sell its troublesome Chinese planes and spare parts after nobody came forward to lease them despite a deadline extension.
Plagued by breakdowns and lack of pilots, the three 17-seater and two 56-seater aircraft had …
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On This Day In 1959 The Antonov An-24 Made Its First Flight
29 Oct 2022 18:57 GMT
Many An-24s are still flying today.
On October 29, 1959, the Antonov An-24 made its maiden flight. Aboard the aircraft were Captain Georgii Lysenko, co-pilot Yurii Kurlin, navigator Volodymyr Popov, radio operator Petro Melnichenko, flight engineer …
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China’s new YU-20 aerial tanker begins combat training
07 Oct 2022 03:02 GMT
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has officially unveiled its new YU-20 aerial refueling tanker during a press conference The YU-20 is a tanker variant of the Y-20 strategic airlifter developed by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation …
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Nepal Airlines at a loss as Chinese planes begin to rust
11 Aug 2022 03:59 GMT
A batch of Chinese aircraft that Nepal had imported with high hopes of flying on unserved sectors and earning revenue for the ailing Nepal Airlines Corporation have been sitting on the ground for more than two years and gathering rust, just as the Ministry …
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Aircraft Wings Market 2022: Key Players, Industry Insights and Dynamics, Growth and Supply Chain Analysis 2028
19 Jul 2022 15:30 GMT
The Aircraft Wings Market report includes the top players, product descriptions, and production values as well as statistical analysis.
NEWARK, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MarketsandResearch.biz has added a new report …