XAC H-20 stealth bomber - development & news

[Michael]

Now I'm even more surprised
I always thought the model was nice, but more of a fancy what-if!

Maybe some toy or model manufacturer is abusing the AVIC logo to feign authenticity and boost business? ... at least a nice model

It's really pretty.
But we still prefer a more realistic model.
Let's continue to be patient!

 

[Deino]

All those "toys" became reality in couples of years.

Agreed, and IF - big IF - it is indeed from AVIC, then I totally agree with you!

Can anyone confirm this to be from AVIC?

 

[Vi-va]

Agreed, and IF - big IF - it is indeed from AVIC, then I totally agree with you!

Can anyone confirm this to be from AVIC?

Just some toys. It has nothing to do with AVIC

Also stupid design, too many flaws. 100% fake.

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[TopGun786]

Following

 

[FHN]

It's December 31st. Are there any surprises this year? H-20?

 

[FHN]

According to netizens, on New Year's Day 2025, at 14:30 in the afternoon, Xi'an Aircraft Corporation will have a big operation, but we don't know what it is yet.

 

[Deino]

According to netizens, on New Year's Day 2025, at 14:30 in the afternoon, Xi'an Aircraft Corporation will have a big operation, but we don't know what it is yet.
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Ayi too makes some hints ..

 

[ety]

The louder and more they make the noise, the harder for the real thing to come out, almost always.

According to US DOD report, we won't see the first test flight of H-20 after 2030, but again I think the report also says the same time frame for Chinese 6th gen fighters.

 

[FuturePAF]

Just some toys. It has nothing to do with AVIC

Also stupid design, too many flaws. 100% fake.

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Is this a more likely design?
Source:https://chinese-military-aviation.blogspot.com/p/attack-aircraft-ii.html?m=1

A four engine design which such a large wing could be enough to achieve the desired 10,000 km range. As engine performance improves; adaptive cycle engines, etc. range could increase accordingly as well. This reducing or completely eliminating the need for midair refueling?

Remember this video from the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. Although it’s shown flying with the F-22, that is not the B-2 or B-21. So could it be the H-20?

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[Michael]

From Douyin's video. Its authenticity is unknown.

 

[Deino]

From Douyin's video. Its authenticity is unknown.
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Actually we have been fooled too often and I saw a similar video it looks fishy to me!

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV17c6qYuE8y/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.2

 

[Michael]

Actually we have been fooled too often and I saw a similar video it looks fishy to me!

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV17c6qYuE8y/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.2

Normally, I rarely post news like this that is not officially confirmed, or confirmed by multiple sources.
So, I used “Its authenticity is unknown.”

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

the design looks outdated

there is little use for a subsonic missile truck like this

 

[FuturePAF]

the design looks outdated

there is little use for a subsonic missile truck like this

Having long range could be a justification; un-refueled out to 4000-5000 km and back. Coming at a target from an unexpected direction, with the most stealthy profile and then egressing out could be decisive when dealing with integrated air defenses.

Besides having a capability, little known by the opposition, will add that complexity factor for opponents to plan against. An example would be protecting a PLAN surface action group in the Indian Ocean in a way the Indians won’t expect.

 

[Deino]

Normally, I rarely post news like this that is not officially confirmed, or confirmed by multiple sources.
So, I used “Its authenticity is unknown.”

I know and I always highly appreciate being careful ...

But the point is, what is the common consensus at the moment regarding these images & videos and as long as none of the credible Weibo posters repost it or "confirm" it, I remain sceptical.