- Chinese media reported on Monday that Beijing would unveil its H-20 nuclear stealth bomber next year during the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
- But the reports have not been officially confirmed by the Chinese military.
- These reports came after a "morale-boosting gala" held by China's strategic bomber division in which "the silhouette of a mysterious aircraft appeared" in a logo displayed on a big screen.
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China's H-20 nuclear stealth bomber might be unveiled next year — and it could pose a serious threat to US carriers in the Pacific
China's strategic bomber division also held a "morale-boosting gala" in which "the silhouette of a mysterious aircraft appeared" in a logo displayed on a big screen.
Chinese media reported on Monday that Beijing would unveil its
but its specifications are still relatively unknown.
A researcher working with the US Air Forcepreviously told Business Insiderthat the Hong-20 is a four engine stealth bomber and that the details have not been "revealed except it is to have a dual [nuclear and conventional] role."
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The Hong-20 will also probably carry CJ-10K air-launched cruise missiles, have a range of 5,000 miles and a 10 ton payload, The War Zone previously reported.
The Asia Times, citing a previous Global Times article,reportedthat Fu Qianshao, a Chinese aviation pundit, said the goal was for the Hong-20 to have about a 7,500 mile range and a 20-ton payload.
While the latter estimates may very well be exaggerated, The War Zone reported that a range of 5,000 miles would certainly bolster Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, and pose a threat to Taiwan and even US aircraft carriers in the Pacific.
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