In 2023, the international political scene is changing, while the arms race is intensifying. In the Global Times' recent annual weapons selection, one high-profile weapon has attracted the attention of military observers around the world: the Chinese People's Liberation Army's H-6K bomber. In a series of events such as the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait and the joint strategic patrol between China and Russia, this weapon has been frequently unveiled and has become the focus of attention.
As tensions continue to arise in the Taiwan Strait, the PLA has frequently launched deterrence operations against the Taiwan Strait, the most notable of which is the H-6K bomber. It is no coincidence that this fighter has become the star weapon of 2023, and its landmark event is the deterrent action of "Dawn Around Taiwan". Taiwanese media have reported that the PLA's H-6K bombers have successfully "cruised around the island at night", indicating that this kind of deterrence will become the norm. CCTV has launched a special program to deeply analyze the powerful strike capability of the H-6K bomber force.
What has attracted global attention is not only the performance of the H-6K in the Taiwan Strait, but also the joint strategic cruise between China and Russia in December 2023. The PLA Air Force carried out cruise missions with the H-6K, while the Russian Aerospace Forces also committed Tu-95MS fighters. This move has won praise from the American media, which believes that China's H-6K far surpasses Russia's relatively old strategic bombers in terms of comprehensive combat effectiveness.
The well-known US military website "1945" published an article in which it comprehensively reviewed the strategic bombing forces of China, the United States, and Russia. The article spoke highly of the rapid progress of the Chinese H-6K bomber, although there is a certain gap with the American and Russian bombers in flight performance, but through numerical superiority and performance improvement, the bomber power of the Chinese Air Force has surpassed that of Russia.
The "1945" article pointed out that the number of H-6K bombers is huge, with more than 230 units, including the new H-6K, H-6N and H-6J and other models. In contrast, Russia has relatively few strategic bombers. The article believes that the number and strike wave of the H-6K have become its obvious advantages, especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities outside the defense zone.
The success of the H-6K bomber lies not only in numbers, but also in the comprehensive technical upgrades it has undergone. Due to the reborn improvement, the comprehensive performance of the H-6K has been greatly improved. The replacement of engines, the optimization of the fuselage structure and the extensive use of new materials have significantly improved the range and bomb load of the H-6K.
The H-6K bomber can not only carry the main battle weapon AKD20 long-range cruise missile, but also has the ability to carry a variety of missiles and bombs. From the YJ-12 anti-ship missile to the AKD-88 air-to-surface missile, to the improved H-6N-launched air-based hypersonic missile, the H-6K presents a diverse range of strike means, making it more flexible in combat.
In the international military arena, the rise of China's H-6K bomber is not only the accumulation of quantity, but also the overall improvement of scientific and technological strength and combat capability. Its diverse strike means and continuous technological improvement have made the H-6K the focus of global military observation. The rise of this new power will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the future arms race. The future of military news may be led by the H-6K.
With the end of 2023, there has been quite a storm on the international military scene. The smoke of the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, the ruins of Gaza, and the turmoil in many countries around the Asia-Pacific region, such as the United States and Japan, have become the focus of attention of military observers around the world. In this tense and changeable background, in the "2023 Star Weapon Selection" recently launched by the Global Times, China's H-6K bomber stood out with its eye-catching performance and became the focus of attention.
Against the backdrop of continued tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the PLA has taken a series of deterrent actions, the most notable of which is the frequent appearance of H-6K bombers. Recently, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed that the H-6K has achieved "night patrol around the island", which indicates that this shocking operation will become the daily norm of the PLA. The CCTV special feature is an in-depth analysis of the powerful strike capability of the H-6K bomber force, which is jaw-dropping.
In December 2023, China and Russia once again joined hands to conduct a joint strategic cruise, and the PLA H-6K bomber once again became the focus. The cruise mission carried out hand in hand with the Russian Aerospace Forces not only won unanimous praise from the media at home and abroad, but also aroused heated discussions on the famous US military website "1945". The US media bluntly said that the comprehensive combat effectiveness of China's H-6K has far surpassed Russia's relatively old strategic bombers.
It cannot be ignored that "1945" pointed out that China has a huge number of H-6K bombers, which have exceeded 230, including the new H-6K, H-6N and H-6J and other models. In contrast, Russia's strategic bombers are relatively limited. This gives China a clear advantage in the number of strategic bombers and the number of strike waves, especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities outside the standoff.
The success of the H-6K bomber is not accidental, behind it is the result of a comprehensive technological upgrade. Through the reborn improvement, the comprehensive performance of the H-6K has been greatly improved. Engine replacement, fuselage structure optimization, and the wide application of new materials have significantly improved the H-6K in terms of range and bomb load.
In addition to carrying the main battle weapon AKD20 long-range cruise missile, the H-6K also has the ability to carry a variety of missiles and bombs. From the YJ-12 anti-ship missile to the AKD-88 air-to-surface missile, to the improved H-6N-launched air-based hypersonic missile, the H-6K presents a diverse range of strike means, making it more flexible in combat.
The rise of China's H-6K bomber is not only an accumulation of numbers, but also a comprehensive improvement of scientific and technological strength and combat capabilities. Its diverse strike means and continuous technological improvement have made the H-6K the focus of global military observation. The rise of this new power may play a pivotal role in the future arms race. The future of military journalism will be led by the H-6K.