If the plane has the supersonic capability, then it is likely a variable-geometry wing design.Thanks a lot for your explanation, even if I must admit that IMO its wing geometry looks rather amateurish in mind of other images we know ...
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If the plane has the supersonic capability, then it is likely a variable-geometry wing design.
In early 2018, Mr. He Shenqiang, the one in charge of H-6K series, gave this in an official interview: "We must not only be the designers of next-generation bombers but also be the definers of technical standards and the developers of future bomber combat modes".It will never be a supersonic design. The SCMP and Minnie Chan was simply wrong again.
In early 2018, Mr. He Shenqiang, the one in charge of H-6K series, gave this in an official interview: "We must not only be the designers of next-generation bombers but also be the definers of technical standards and the developers of future bomber combat modes".
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Based on that, it is expected that H-20 be quite distinct from B-2 (which is stealthy but subsonic).
It says that H-20 made its maiden flight on May 8 between 9:50 and 11:01AM (Beijing time). View attachment 59727
In the early 2018 interview, Mr. He also said that "At present, H-6K's range, capacity, and reliability have all achieved their expected goals. Of course, we have not stopped continuous optimization and improvement. I believe that its further potential can be tapped soon."
Then here came H-6N and H-6J.
In the early 2018 interview, Mr. He also said that "At present, H-6K's range, capacity, and reliability have all achieved their expected goals. Of course, we have not stopped continuous optimization and improvement. I believe that its further potential can be tapped soon."
Then here came H-6N and H-6J.
it probably has something to do with recent tensions between us and china, and one can sense nationalism sentiments on the rise on Chinese social mediaWhat's anyway interesting, the rumor-mill is heating up again these days. I know this does not mean these rumors are legit or there is something in the making, but at least it is interesting why this fuss now?