Supersonic Nuclear Precision Bomber for PLAAF ??

Any supersonic nuclear bombers that in the Russian inventory that the PLAAF wants to have ?? (Obviously to strike a target far far away from PRC will be almost impossible, but any EAST Asian countries should be enough.)

Su-27 Pilot said:

Any supersonic nuclear bombers that in the Russian inventory that the PLAAF wants to have ?? (Obviously to strike a target far far away from PRC will be almost impossible, but any EAST Asian countries should be enough.)

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The Tu-22M3's are probably on top of the list.

definitly. those things are going to be one of the top airforce budgets equipment shopping list. they dont have to be used for a nukclear roile. they can also fly out and shoot standoff weapons at a carrier. a dozen or so bombers will greatly increase chinas stategic bombing ability.

the black jack might also be an option.

how much might backfire sell for? we know russia has just retired them and is actively promoting them.

MIGleader said:

definitly. those things are going to be one of the top airforce budgets equipment shopping list. they dont have to be used for a nukclear roile. they can also fly out and shoot standoff weapons at a carrier. a dozen or so bombers will greatly increase chinas stategic bombing ability.

the black jack might also be an option.

how much might backfire sell for? we know russia has just retired them and is actively promoting them.

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Russia has less than 30 Black Jacks. They are not for sale. Their production plants were close a decade ago.

actually the Blackjack is under very low rate production right now. They're making 160s at the rate of one per year or so, aside from overhauling existing inventory. But you're right, Russia isn't selling anyone the Blackjack anytime soon.

vincelee said:

actually the Blackjack is under very low rate production right now. They're making 160s at the rate of one per year or so, aside from overhauling existing inventory. But you're right, Russia isn't selling anyone the Blackjack anytime soon.

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When are they going to sell them? Ten years from now or what? I mean, they might as well sell them to get funds and build a bigger and better and faster bomber.

crazyinsane105 said:

When are they going to sell them? Ten years from now or what? I mean, they might as well sell them to get funds and build a bigger and better and faster bomber.

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TU-160 is to Russians what B-2s are to the Americans. Those are expensive to build and too hi-tech to get sold overseas.

The best China can get from the Russians at this point is the production rights to the backfires.

It is possible that we might get su-27IB (su-34) in the future.

well, russia has just retired its fleet of backfires. they might as well sell them rather than let them rust. the costs can be reduced since backfires purchased come right out the inventory.

the plane is a lethal weapon, but if they can remove a refueling probe and some other advanced gear, it will be perfect for export. i know the russinas are willing to sell them, and the bear aswell.

the su-34 is not for sale, the su-32 is the export varient. seeing how russia is only getting 6 next year, it maybe a while before they are for sale.

MiGLeader is right, since China has poorer radar system and such, the Backfire can be modified to fire anti-ship missiles with a few million in cost, or maybe extra for all the equipment, face it, Russia needs money, and China has all the money, not to mention China will make better use of the Backfire.

China really needs the advance equipment, or it would be like the Foxhound without its Zaslon radar...

i dont think russis is going to sell the foxhound. such a fighter can take on an f-22 if it just waits high up and comes down...