And another merit: since it mainly undertakes tactical tasks, the chain of command can be greatly shortened. Unlike strategic bombers such as the B2, the JH-XX can be controlled by the theater command. It can significantly increase the reaction speed.
H-20 bomber (with H-X, JH-XX)
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another very interesting possibility: the F-111 was carrier capable, at least somewhat. Nothing says a JH-XX can't be made carrier capable either.
many people here are thinking "oh we need something that can reach NA and back." One way to do that is with a very big and heavy plane. But another is to move the airbase closer.
I would hope they could get better stealth than the j-20, with new coatings and it not having to take maneuverability into consideration.
If you want the JH-XX to be lobbing highly capable antiship missiles from internal bays it will be bigger than the F-111 and not carrier capable.
Operating carriers within range of the North American coast would require levels of basing support in the Pacific China will not have for a long time, if ever. This thread is not a fantasy grab bag for a do everything bomber. This is a thread about the H-20 and potential JH-XX. Let’s try to keep discussion realistic please.
it's just as unrealistic as something that can round trip from China to NA which is what someone else was asking about. it's an exercise in absurdity.
I don't actually think being able to reach NA without refueling (whether from an airbase or a carrier) should even be a consideration.
It shouldn’t be. Which is why we do t need to keep riffing about it
Can B-2 do it?
If the route goes from shenyang or somewhere near it through the pacific to the center of Oregon then the distance is 8800km.
If the route is from the more northen parts of China through a massive portion of Russian airspace & the north pole to New York the distance is about 10000km.
If the combat radius of the H-20 is 6000km (similar to that of the Tu-160 or perhaps a little bit less) and the range of it's cruise missile is about 3000km then it should reach US costoal areas without having to refuel and still have enough fuel to go back.
If it's combat radius is 6000km and the range of it's missiles is 4000km then it should be able to reach NY provided it would have to go through a massive portion of Russian airspace. Though I guess if it does take the shortest route to NY through the center of the Russian airspace then it could refuel anyway since it would be probably safe there from US fighters.
The point you are saying that F-111B was conceived as a carrier-based plane. In fact, it was intended to be a interceptor capable of engaging Soviet Bomber. Later, the program was cancelled, the Navy chose F-14 to replace F-111 as it is more maneuverable. The upgrading of the fighter allowed it to be limited strategic bomber for the air force.
I could talk some more but I'll stop right here. It is getting off topic.