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The seal up bombay means the extra space is convert into fuel space? Without refuelling, it may fly 8000km full load.View attachment 581982
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I don't think it needs that much range. CJ-100 has a range of approximately 1500km, so realistically H6K and H6N only need roughly 2000km combat radius to deliver its payload. That assumption is based on the plane being flown out to sea near Shanghai area and the target is Guam.The seal up bombay means the extra space is convert into fuel space? Without refuelling, it may fly 8000km full load.
With refuelling added. I can bet it's targeted aim is much further. If Guam is really the target. I don't think refuelling is even needed.I don't think it needs that much range. CJ-100 has a range of approximately 1500km, so realistically H6K and H6N only need roughly 2000km combat radius to deliver its payload. That assumption is based on the plane being flown out to sea near Shanghai area and the target is Guam.
H-6K still has an internal bomb bay. H-6N seems to be an exclusively missile platform.I think that we can't call H-6 as a bomber anymore. But an air based missile launcher platform. Or maybe a Strike Aircraft.
Hawaii is out of reach even with air refueling. It's over 8000km flying from Shanghai. Guam is as far as strategically feasible. Remember that when H-6K and H-6N are carrying heavy payloads, the range drops considerably.With refuelling added. I can bet it's targeted aim is much further. If Guam is really the target. I don't think refuelling is even needed.
With refuelling added. I can bet it's targeted aim is much further. If Guam is really the target. I don't think refuelling is even needed.I don't think it needs that much range. CJ-100 has a range of approximately 1500km, so realistically H6K and H6N only need roughly 2000km combat radius to deliver its payload. That assumption is based on the plane being flown out to sea near Shanghai area and the target is Guam.
Hawaii is out of reach even with air refueling. It's over 8000km flying from Shanghai. Guam is as far as strategically feasible. Remember that when H-6K and H-6N are carrying heavy payloads, the range drops considerably.