Wednesday, October 14, 2015

China’s Air Force Can Now Conduct Long-Range, Precision Strikes

A PLA Air Force H-6K bomber conducts a training flight in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August. [Photo/Xinhua]

Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat: China’s Air Force Can Now Launch Long-Range, Precision Strikes

Beijing’s bomber fleet is able to strike distant targets with precision ammunition, according to Chinese media.

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has extended its all-weather, long-range precision strike capabilities, according to a PLAAF aviation expert quoted in China Daily.

“The fact that our H-6K bombers have performed several long-distance drills far into the Pacific Ocean indicates that the H-6K fleet has become capable of conducting various operations such as long-range precision strikes,” Fu Qianshao, a PLAAF aviation equipment expert, told the state-run newspaper.

The H-6K is a derivative of the Soviet-era Tupolov Tu-16 twin-engined jet strategic bomber. However, the latest Chinese version of the bomber, first flown in 2007, has undergone major upgrades including new fuel efficient D-30-KP2 turbofans, lighter weight composites, and modern electronics.

WNU Editor: Guess who these "long-range" bombers will be targeting.

More News On China’s Air Force Now Being Able To Conduct Long-Range, Precision Strikes

Air force now able to launch long-range, precision strikes -- China Daily
China is boosting its offensive air capabilities as South China Sea tensions grow -- Reuters
Chinese Bombers Capable Of Long Range Precision Strikes -- Defense World
Chinese strategic bombers fly to unidentified airspace, conduct drills -- Zee News

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