The Xian H-6 is the sole long range bomber and stand-off missile carrier for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
The H-6 is the Chinese of the Russian Tupolev Tu-16 Badger and over 100 out of 150 built are still operational with the PLAAF and PlA Navy.
Basic version of the H-6 bomber has range of around 6000 kilometers and it can carry maximum payload of 9000 kg.
Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) has developed a new improved version of the H-6 bomber with Russian D-30KP turbofan engines, larger air intakes, improved cockpit, large die-electric nose radome and six underwing missile pylons.
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