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Chinese H-6 bomber carries 'improved missiles'
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| 29 September 2006 |
By David C Isby
Upgraded anti-ship missiles can be used by modified versions of Chinese H-6 'Badger' bombers, according to unconfirmed reports. China is believed to have reinstated low-rate production of the aircraft - a copy of the Soviet-era Tupolev Tu-16 - in early 2006.
The major improvements include the ability to carry four large missiles on underwing hardpoints rather than two, as with previous versions. The unconfirmed designations H-6K and H-6M have been used to describe versions with an enhanced missile armament capability.
Potential missile loads for this aircraft could include the extended-range YJ-83 (CSSC-8 'Saccade') and an air-launched version of the YJ-62 (C-602).
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