agreed, the additional range from refueling gives it more operational flexibility in terms of outflanking enemy AD coverage, and hit targets further out like Guam and Darwin with greater payload. H-6K is also 20 year old design, I am sure even if it is in production now there are some modifications.
H-6 Bomber Aircraft Discussions
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One more photo of one of the H-6Ns doing joint strategic patrol, with one Tu-95 and two J-16s in the background. Posted by @沉默的山羊 on Weibo.
The question isn't just bizarre, but out-of-date as well.
China already has H-6s that can carry cruise missiles since 2010 (i.e. H-6K), if not earlier with a less capable variant.
He asked about H-6 being used to carry air to air missiles, rather than cruise missiles.
TBH I've toyed around with the idea as well -- for example, H-6K carrying PL-17s on dual or triple racks.
H-6Ks et al do have decent range and altitude, but I imagine their speed would leave something to be desired in terms of maximizing the benefit of the AAMs.
I don't get it. Cruise missiles? Of course, I know, but I was talking about air-to-air missiles.
Thanks. Any detailed info about that, please? I would like to see the source that my friend mentioned.
I said I toyed with the idea (i.e.; it's an idea I thought of myself) -- but the next line after I said that basically it probably would not be particularly viable.
There is no particular credible source or rumour about equipping H-6Ks with AAMs that I am aware of.
You'll have to ask your friend what they were talking about or if they had a source, and then assess the source's credibility yourself..
I don't get it. Cruise missiles? Of course, I know, but I was talking about air-to-air missiles.
Must've read his post too quickly, my bad.
No problem, buddy.
Thanks. I asked him, according to him, probably it was some forum, but he's not sure.