America's 'second island chain' which the new bomber threatens is formed by the Bonin Islands and Volcano Islands of Japan, in addition to the Mariana Islands, most notably Guam, a vital US military territory
* New computer images provide a first glimpse at the Xian H-20 strategic bomber
* The Xian H-20 stealth bomber is equipped with weapon bay, adjustable tail wings, an airborne radar and two air intakes wither side of the cockpit
* Experts believe it can strike US assets in Guam, over 1,800 miles from China
China is working on a long-range stealth bomber which may be able to carry out nuclear strikes on US targets in Guam and beyond, a military analyst has revealed.
New computer-generated images of the Xian H-20 strategic bomber have been published by the state defence corporation, Norinco – the first glimpse of the next-generation warplane which has been under development for years.
The four images suggest the bomber has a weapon bay, two adjustable tail wings, an airborne radar and two air intakes either side of the cockpit in a similar design to the USAF B-2 Spirit, introduced in the late '90s.
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WNU Editor: If this is true, it changes everything.
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ReplyDeleteAre we selling weapons to china these days? Or just the blueprints?
similarity to B-2 is purely coincidental :D
ReplyDeleteIt is true. At least I would assume it is until definitively proven that it isn't true. Given the propensity of the US leadership class to overestimate our abilities while underestimating those of adversaries and potential adversaries the reality of the situation is probably much worse.
ReplyDeleteWell, having tail wings means China is not mastering the change of direction as the B2 does. That said, "looking" as B2 is not making it as good, but it will be, still, a big threat.
ReplyDeleteB imposter. It is true then assume. Lol
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