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Identification
Unit Name: Xi’an H-6 Twin-Engine Strategic Bomber
Designation: Strategic Bomber
Affiliation: Celestial Republic of China
General Characteristic
Crew: 4 (two pilots, a navigator, and a weapons systems operator)
Length: 34.8 meters
Wingspan: 33.0 meters
Height: 10.4 meters
Airfoil: Supercritical airfoil designed for high-speed cruise
Wing Configuration: Swept wing for high-speed performance
Gross Weight: 79,000 kilograms
Max Takeoff Weight: 92,000 kilograms
Fuel Capacity: 40,000 kilograms
Powerplant: 2x WS-18 turbofan engines
Performance
Max Speed: Mach 0.8
Max Altitude: 13,000 meters (42,650 feet)
Combat Range: 3,500 kilometers
Service Ceiling: 16,000 meters (52,500 feet)
Weapons/Armament:
External Hardpoints:
5 External Hardpoints:
4 External Hardpoints:
2x YJ-82 Subsonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (x4)
2x YJ-12 Air-Launched Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (x4)
1 Centerline Hardpoint:
1x CH-AS-X-12 Air-Launched Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
Internal Bombing Bay:
1 Internal Bombing Bay:
1 Conventional Bombing Bay:
1x FT-6 1000lb Inertial Guidance Bomb (x2)
Additional Information
Squadron Size: Typically 12-24 bombers per squadron
Tech Level: Tier VIII (indicating advanced technologies such as stealth features, modern avionics, and advanced powerplant)
Avionics: Advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, inertial navigation systems, satellite communication, and targeting systems
Variants:
Xi’an H-6A Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6B Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6C Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6D Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6E Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6F Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6H Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6K Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6J Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6M Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6N Strategic Bomber

Info: The Xi'an H-6 Twin-Engine Strategic Bomber is a testament to the Celestial Republic of China's long-range power projection capabilities. As a key component of the nation's strategic air force, the H-6 has been modernized continuously to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. With a crew of four, including two pilots, a navigator, and a weapons systems operator, the H-6 remains a formidable platform for strategic bombing missions. Its design includes a supercritical airfoil for high-speed cruise and swept wings for high-speed performance, indicative of its role in delivering rapid strikes across vast distances. The bomber's gross weight of 79,000 kilograms and a maximum takeoff weight of 92,000 kilograms reflect its heavy payload capacity. It is powered by two WS-18 turbofan engines, enabling a maximum speed of Mach 0.8 and a service ceiling of 16,000 meters, with a combat range of 3,500 kilometers. Armed with a versatile array of weaponry, the H-6 can deploy YJ-82 subsonic and YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from its four external hardpoints, while the centerline hardpoint is reserved for the CH-AS-X-12, an air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile. The internal bomb bay is capable of housing FT-6 1000lb inertial guidance bombs, allowing for precise targeting of strategic assets. The H-6's avionics are a blend of advanced radar and electronic warfare systems, coupled with inertial navigation and satellite communication for unparalleled targeting accuracy. It represents a Tier VIII technology level, indicating advanced capabilities such as stealth features and modern avionics. The Xi'an H-6 has several variants, from the H-6A through to the H-6N, each optimized for specific roles within the strategic bomber remit. These variants ensure the H-6 remains adaptable to different mission profiles, including nuclear deterrence, conventional strike, anti-ship warfare, and even aerial refueling. Manufactured by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), with contributions from Tianyi Aerospace Systems and Husu Union Industry, the H-6 is more than just a bomber; it is a symbol of the Celestial Republic of China's strategic might and technological prowess. Each squadron, typically comprising 12-24 bombers, is a critical element of the nation's defense strategy, ensuring that the Celestial Republic can defend its interests and maintain a deterrent posture in the global arena.

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Description

Identification
Unit Name: Xi’an H-6 Twin-Engine Strategic Bomber
Designation: Strategic Bomber
Affiliation: Celestial Republic of China
General Characteristic
Crew: 4 (two pilots, a navigator, and a weapons systems operator)
Length: 34.8 meters
Wingspan: 33.0 meters
Height: 10.4 meters
Airfoil: Supercritical airfoil designed for high-speed cruise
Wing Configuration: Swept wing for high-speed performance
Gross Weight: 79,000 kilograms
Max Takeoff Weight: 92,000 kilograms
Fuel Capacity: 40,000 kilograms
Powerplant: 2x WS-18 turbofan engines
Performance
Max Speed: Mach 0.8
Max Altitude: 13,000 meters (42,650 feet)
Combat Range: 3,500 kilometers
Service Ceiling: 16,000 meters (52,500 feet)
Weapons/Armament:
External Hardpoints:
5 External Hardpoints:
4 External Hardpoints:
2x YJ-82 Subsonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (x4)
2x YJ-12 Air-Launched Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (x4)
1 Centerline Hardpoint:
1x CH-AS-X-12 Air-Launched Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
Internal Bombing Bay:
1 Internal Bombing Bay:
1 Conventional Bombing Bay:
1x FT-6 1000lb Inertial Guidance Bomb (x2)
Additional Information
Squadron Size: Typically 12-24 bombers per squadron
Tech Level: Tier VIII (indicating advanced technologies such as stealth features, modern avionics, and advanced powerplant)
Avionics: Advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, inertial navigation systems, satellite communication, and targeting systems
Variants:
Xi’an H-6A Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6B Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6C Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6D Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6E Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6F Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6H Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6K Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6J Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6M Strategic Bomber
Xi’an H-6N Strategic Bomber

Info: The Xi'an H-6 Twin-Engine Strategic Bomber is a testament to the Celestial Republic of China's long-range power projection capabilities. As a key component of the nation's strategic air force, the H-6 has been modernized continuously to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. With a crew of four, including two pilots, a navigator, and a weapons systems operator, the H-6 remains a formidable platform for strategic bombing missions. Its design includes a supercritical airfoil for high-speed cruise and swept wings for high-speed performance, indicative of its role in delivering rapid strikes across vast distances. The bomber's gross weight of 79,000 kilograms and a maximum takeoff weight of 92,000 kilograms reflect its heavy payload capacity. It is powered by two WS-18 turbofan engines, enabling a maximum speed of Mach 0.8 and a service ceiling of 16,000 meters, with a combat range of 3,500 kilometers. Armed with a versatile array of weaponry, the H-6 can deploy YJ-82 subsonic and YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from its four external hardpoints, while the centerline hardpoint is reserved for the CH-AS-X-12, an air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile. The internal bomb bay is capable of housing FT-6 1000lb inertial guidance bombs, allowing for precise targeting of strategic assets. The H-6's avionics are a blend of advanced radar and electronic warfare systems, coupled with inertial navigation and satellite communication for unparalleled targeting accuracy. It represents a Tier VIII technology level, indicating advanced capabilities such as stealth features and modern avionics. The Xi'an H-6 has several variants, from the H-6A through to the H-6N, each optimized for specific roles within the strategic bomber remit. These variants ensure the H-6 remains adaptable to different mission profiles, including nuclear deterrence, conventional strike, anti-ship warfare, and even aerial refueling. Manufactured by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), with contributions from Tianyi Aerospace Systems and Husu Union Industry, the H-6 is more than just a bomber; it is a symbol of the Celestial Republic of China's strategic might and technological prowess. Each squadron, typically comprising 12-24 bombers, is a critical element of the nation's defense strategy, ensuring that the Celestial Republic can defend its interests and maintain a deterrent posture in the global arena.

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