BAE Systems senior exec too indicated in the direction that “India will be useful partner in software & low cost mfg”.india would end up being just the low cost mfg hub while they develop all the IP. That means no access to 6g engine tech lol
Fake, Were they even developing the H-20 still?Alleged H-20 stealth bomber shown on Chinese social media
Ricardo Meier
January 4, 2025
Large flying wing-shaped aircraft appears in video flying alongside a J-16 fighter jet in footage whose authenticity has yet to be confirmed
The alleged H-20 stealth bomber flying alongside a J-16 fighter (Social media)
A video posted on Chinese social media reveals yet another military aircraft undergoing test flights in what could be the long-awaited Xian H-20 stealth bomber.
The 16-second recording follows the flight of the flying wing-shaped aircraft, but with a pronounced tail with inclined vertical fins.
The aircraft is of large dimensions, which can be estimated because a J-16 fighter jet was following the flight closely. Its length would be approximately 37 meters (121 feet) in a rough comparison.
At the time of publication of this article, it was not possible to say whether the video is real or fake. It shows the same recording pattern as other advanced Chinese aircraft that appeared late last year.
Daylight flights and the sharing of videos and photos on social media in China are only intentional by the Chinese government, as part of a strategy to promote its air power.
Shenyang ‘J-50’ stealth fighter (Social media)
But while the Chengdu “J-36” three-engine fighter-bomber and the Shenyang “J-50” fighter were surprise appearances, the H-20 has been mentioned by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for many years.
Long-range strategic bomber
Illustrations of the aircraft have been published with some regularity and announcements of its presentation have circulated in the Chinese media, but without the H-20 being revealed.
However, a post from the China Flight Test Establishment on Wechat stated that a “test of a new aircraft” would take place on January 1, 2025, without any details being revealed.
Rendering of the H-20 bomber (Modern Weaponry magazine)
The H-20 is considered a long-range strategic bomber, an aircraft capable of carrying large missiles and flying for several hours, as do the US Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth jets.
Unlike fighter jets, which may still be in the early stages of development, the flying wing has been in development for a long time and poses a broader global threat.
Even if the video turns out to be fake, the PLAAF is certainly well into the development of its first indigenous bomber.
Alleged H-20 stealth bomber shown on Chinese social media
Large flying wing-shaped aircraft appears in video flying alongside a J-16 fighter jet in footage whose authenticity has yet to be confirmedwww.airdatanews.com
Considering how fast China is advancing in this technology, and that the SAC design is suppose to be one of multiple similar designs, including collaborative combat aircrafts / Loyal Wingmen, if a WS-19 power loyal wingman design could be built, a manned version could make a very attractive light fighter design. Perhaps the PFXAlleged H-20 stealth bomber shown on Chinese social media
Ricardo Meier
January 4, 2025
Large flying wing-shaped aircraft appears in video flying alongside a J-16 fighter jet in footage whose authenticity has yet to be confirmed
The alleged H-20 stealth bomber flying alongside a J-16 fighter (Social media)
A video posted on Chinese social media reveals yet another military aircraft undergoing test flights in what could be the long-awaited Xian H-20 stealth bomber.
The 16-second recording follows the flight of the flying wing-shaped aircraft, but with a pronounced tail with inclined vertical fins.
The aircraft is of large dimensions, which can be estimated because a J-16 fighter jet was following the flight closely. Its length would be approximately 37 meters (121 feet) in a rough comparison.
At the time of publication of this article, it was not possible to say whether the video is real or fake. It shows the same recording pattern as other advanced Chinese aircraft that appeared late last year.
Daylight flights and the sharing of videos and photos on social media in China are only intentional by the Chinese government, as part of a strategy to promote its air power.
But while the Chengdu “J-36” three-engine fighter-bomber and the Shenyang “J-50” fighter were surprise appearances, the H-20 has been mentioned by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for many years.
Long-range strategic bomber
Illustrations of the aircraft have been published with some regularity and announcements of its presentation have circulated in the Chinese media, but without the H-20 being revealed.
However, a post from the China Flight Test Establishment on Wechat stated that a “test of a new aircraft” would take place on January 1, 2025, without any details being revealed.
The H-20 is considered a long-range strategic bomber, an aircraft capable of carrying large missiles and flying for several hours, as do the US Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth jets.
Unlike fighter jets, which may still be in the early stages of development, the flying wing has been in development for a long time and poses a broader global threat.
Even if the video turns out to be fake, the PLAAF is certainly well into the development of its first indigenous bomber.
Alleged H-20 stealth bomber shown on Chinese social media
Large flying wing-shaped aircraft appears in video flying alongside a J-16 fighter jet in footage whose authenticity has yet to be confirmed
I was just thinking how they were gonna fit such a large fighter on a carrier, but if the carrier itself is much larger with larger elevators, it’s totally possible, considering the E-2 and A-5 Vigilante on US carriers, the US was able to put these large planes on carriers in the 60s, even on Forrestal class carriers, a comparable size to the Type 003 carrier.
They're of different colors.
Do you have evidence to prove your viewpoint? Otherwise, keep quiet
whatever specs that is circulating online is pure nonsense, whoever giveaway the jet's real RCS figure is heading to jail, common sense, plus this 3-4 mach bs...
that is why it is "nonsense" to say other's point is nonsense without analysis
