China is using Xian H-6 strategic bombers based on Soviet Tu-16s to fly to Taiwan’s air defense (AD) identification zone, the US military portal reported. 19Forty-Five.
“The Xian H-6 is a copy of the Tu-16 long-range bomber of the USSR Air Force, which made its maiden flight in 1952. Based on the H-6, an improved H-6K was developed. These bombers carry loads that could also threaten American ships, including aircraft carriers. One of these missiles is the YJ-12, capable of suppressing the missile defense system of the US Navy with a large number of launches, ”the portal writes.
It is stated that the upgraded H-6K differs from previous versions with an increased combat radius of 3,500 kilometers. The aircraft is equipped with new WS-18 engines, improved avionics and a passive phased array radar.
It is reported that flights of H-6s and Taiwan air patrol response to them have become commonplace, on May 19, a Xian H-6 accompanied by J-16 fighters entered the Taiwan air defense identification area.
Wu Qian, Former Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense of China declarationHe said Chinese troops would oppose any attempt to separate Taiwan “at all costs”, including at the cost of the war. New York Times WroteHe said Washington was putting pressure on the island and was selling the island American weapons suitable to repel a hypothetical aggression from China. According to them, “a small army equipped with suitable weapons and aimed at waging asymmetrical warfare” can withstand a larger enemy. Beijing highlightedHe is not ready to make concessions or concessions on Taiwan-related matters.