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Subsonic Strategic Stealth Bomber Project

China | 2025

"The Xian H-20 Stealth Bomber is planned by China as a replacement for the aging Xian H-6K series of bombers."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 10/24/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site; No A.I. was used in the generation of this content. In an effort to keep pace with the United States and other leading military powers, China is advancing a strategic stealth bomber program under the designation of Xian "H-20". The type is expected to become a subsonic performer centered around a flying wing planform. Artist concepts showcase an aircraft not unlike the USAF's Northrop Grumman B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber (detailed elsewhere on this site) featuring no vertical protrusions and well-contoured engine intakes and forward cockpit section. It is assumed that a crew of two will be used and the bombload will range up to heavy-class loads. Naturally many questions remain about this ambitious bomber design - especially considering the Chinese history with in-house large aircraft design and development and engine development. The bomber will be manufactured by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It is expected to fly sometime in the 2020s. The project goal is mainly to supply the PLAAF with an indigenous long-range bombing platform and the design is likely to succeed the aging line of H-6 bombers still in service (also produced by Xian). This new attack platform will give the PLAAF a reach away from the Chinese coast, particularly as the South China Sea becomes a focal point of regional powers. This article will be updated as new information allows. Content ©MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted. Operators [+] Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Xian H-20. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing. Total Production: 0 Units Contractor(s): Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation - China [ China (planned) ] Mission Roles [+] GROUND ATTACK X-PLANE Power & Performance [+] Propulsion 2 OR 4 x Turbofan non-afterburning engines of estimated 15,000lb to 20,000lb thrust output (each). Maximum Speed 600 mph (965 kph | 521 kts) Service Ceiling 49,213 ft (15,000 m | 9 miles) Operational Range 5,282 miles (8,500 km | 4,590 nm) City-to-City Ranges Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM). NYC LON LON PAR PAR BER BER MOS MOS TOK TOK SYD SYD LAX LAX NYC Structural [+] Crew 2 (MANNED) Length 55.0 ft (16.75 m) Width 165.0 ft (50.30 m) Height 16.4 ft (5.00 m) Empty Weight 132,277 lb (60,000 kg) MTOW 341,717 lb (155,000 kg) Armament [+] Unknown armament load out. Assumed heavy bomb load consisting of dumb bombs, precision-guided bombs, air-to-surface missiles, and possibly nuclear weapons. Variants [+] H-20 - Base Series Designation Charts & Graphs [+] Relative Max Speed Hi: 750mph Lo: 375mph Aircraft Max Listed Speed (600mph). Graph Average of 563 MPH. Era Crossover Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any) ranging from the Early Years to the Present Day. Max Alt Visualization Design Balance RANGE ALT SPEED Qualities reflected above are altitude, speed, and range. More coverage = Better balanced. MACH Regime (Sonic) Sub Trans Super Hyper HiHyper ReEntry ♦ RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: 19030 Aviation Timeline EarlyYrs WWI Interwar WWII ColdWar Postwar Modern Future ♦ Recognitions [+] Going Further... The Xian H-20 Subsonic Strategic Stealth Bomber Project appears in the following collections: HOME AVIATION INDEX AIRCRAFT BY COUNTRY AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS COMPARE AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT BY CONFLICT AIRCRAFT BY TYPE AIRCRAFT BY DECADE MODERN AIRCRAFT X-PLANE AIRCRAFT Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies 2026 Military Pay Scale Military Ranks U.S. DoD Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code WW2 Weapons American War Deaths MilitaryRibbons.Info WorldWarNext.com The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. No A.I. was used in the generation of this content. Part of a network of sites that includes Global Firepower, WDMMA.org, and WDMMW.org. ©2026 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Content ©2003-2026 (23yrs)