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• --- Speed --- Mach 1 Mach 1 (Ground) Mach 2 Mach 3+ Mach 4+ Subsonic
• --- Status --- In Service Retired Under Development
• --- Technology / Features --- AESA Radar AI-Assisted Systems APS Active Protection Drone Swarm Capability ECM Suite GPS Guidance Modular Armor Naval Compatible Network-Centric Warfare Night Operation Non-stealth Nuclear Capable Precision Strike Satellite Control Satellite Guidance Stealth Detection Stealth Integration Stealth Technology Trophy APS VTOL/STOL Capability
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• The Xian H-6K is China’s primary long range strategic bomber and a key part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force bomber force. Designed to project power well beyond China’s borders 0
• the aircraft supports conventional and nuclear strike missions across the Western Pacific and beyond. Developed by Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation 0
• the H-6K is a heavily modernized version of the older H-6 series 0
• and weapons integration. The bomber is powered by Russian built D-30KP-2 turbofan engines 0
• sensors 0
• which provide better fuel efficiency and range than earlier turbojet models. With an estimated combat radius of around 3 0
• itself derived from the Soviet Tu-16. The K variant entered service in the early 2010s and introduced major upgrades in engines 0
• 000 kilometers 0
• 500 kilometers and an overall range exceeding 6 0
• supporting China’s airborne leg of its nuclear deterrent. Avionics upgrades include a modern glass cockpit 0
• and an active electronically scanned array radar in the nose. Electronic warfare systems provide basic self protection 0
• digital flight controls 0
• though the aircraft relies more on stand off weapons than penetration. Operationally 0
• avionics upgrades 0
• Nexter 2
• Special Technological Center 1
• Special Technology Center (STC) 1

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