XAC H-20 stealth bomber - development & news

[ChineseTiger1986]

A few of those legit videos were not of the H-20 but some UAVs with flying wing or cranked kite planforms.

I saw the clip of the takeoff of a large strategic stealth bomber with many XAC employees standing near the runway.

These clips were leaked in Bytedance's app 今日头条 during the first public appearance of the J36 and J-50, but it didn't go viral like the 6th gen fighters.

 

[niubi]

I saw the clip of the takeoff of a large strategic stealth bomber with many XAC employees standing near the runway.

These clips were leaked in Bytedance's app 今日头条 during the first public appearance of the J36 and J-50, but it didn't go viral like the 6th gen fighters.

That would have been around December 2024. If that is the case, it doesn't align well with the current leaks telling us the maiden flight is happening around now.

I understand CPC and PLA keep their strategic weapons under wraps. Even CJ-1000 which isn't strategic ranged, was kept under wraps except for the general size of the missile and the knowledge that it's air breathing (whether scramjet or continuous detonation is still unknown).

H-20 is much more secretive than J-36 and J-50 due to the strategic nature of the platform. No different to DF-51/61 and the FOBS/intercontinental HGV weapon which weren't even allowed to participate as TELs and launchers in the parade. This still doesn't align with the evidence we have from reputable leakers who do not say H-20 flew in December 2024.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

That would have been around December 2024. If that is the case, it doesn't align well with the current leaks telling us the maiden flight is happening around now.

I understand CPC and PLA keep their strategic weapons under wraps. Even CJ-1000 which isn't strategic ranged, was kept under wraps except for the general size of the missile and the knowledge that it's air breathing (whether scramjet or continuous detonation is still unknown).

H-20 is much more secretive than J-36 and J-50 due to the strategic nature of the platform. No different to DF-51/61 and the FOBS/intercontinental HGV weapon which weren't even allowed to participate as TELs and launchers in the parade. This still doesn't align with the evidence we have from reputable leakers who do not say H-20 flew in December 2024.

Most likely the prototype 1 as the US intel has pointed out that China is very likely intending to show off the more refined prototype 2.

And we could very likely find out by the end of this month how the real H-20 look like.

 

[Deino]

Most likely the prototype 1 as the US intel has pointed out that China is very likely intending to show off the more refined prototype 2.

And we could very likely find out by the end of this month how the real H-20 look like.

Really by the end of this month? When will Xi arrive in the USA?

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Really by the end of this month? When will Xi arrive in the USA?

Everything by speculation, and the US media has speculated a September 24 visit, but the Chinese official media has not confirmed yet.

 

[HERO]

Waiting for a suitable time window.

 

[Mero]

I understand current tech does not allow us to develop a supersonic strategic bomber (intercontinental reach but for one way journey only otherwise China needs regional bases everywhere for return journeys).

I prefer a scenario where H-20 is the intercontinental ranged Ultra Low Observable bomber so keep the pure flying wing for just that little bit better stealth and longer reach. .

Many antiChina Westerners would cheer for a failed H-20. China put years into this. Something better in 2040 is not good enough for China.

 

[Mero]

China's best aircraft are domestic design.

China's difficult projects are stolen/copy tech.

What if China stole files that the US wanted China to steal.

The J-35 turned out ok, though it was a lot of work.

 

[retaxis]

How far off is china from indigenous stealth bomber like b2,? 5 yrs ? 10,?

 

[HERO]

China's best aircraft are domestic design.

China's difficult projects are stolen/copy tech.

What if China stole files that the US wanted China to steal.

The J-35 turned out ok, though it was a lot of work.

With two Chinese sixth-gen fighters already in flight testing, and people are still talking like this? I just smile.

 

[HERO]

How far off is china from indigenous stealth bomber like b2,? 5 yrs ? 10,?

The H-20 is aimed at the B-21, but it’s positioned as a heavier platform.

Chinese officials have already sent multiple signals, so we just need to wait patiently.

 

[Mero]

With two Chinese sixth-gen fighters already in flight testing, and people are still talking like this? I just smile.

The two 6th generation fighters are domestic design, China is copying nothing. J-20 is domestic design, huge success.

US operated by - by deception you wage war, same with mossad motto. If Chinese 20 years ago stole tech, I would not trust those designs. China is better making their own, and it is better.

You completely missed my point.