This is because the H-20 is reportedly designed to strike targets beyond the “second island ring” (which includes U.S. bases in Japan, Guam, the Philippines, etc.) from bases on mainland China.
A stealth bomber could approach much closer to carrier task forces and air bases before releasing its weapons, giving defenses too little time to react.
In October 2018, Chinese media announced that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) would publicly unveil its new H-20 stealth bomber during a parade celebrating … Another six were believed ready to be delivered by end of Dec 2016.The J-20 officially entered service in September 2017The PLAAF began inducting J-20s into combat units in February 2018. The Chengdu J-20 (Chinese: 歼-20; pinyin: Jiān-Èrlíng), also known as Mighty Dragon (Chinese: 威龙; pinyin: Wēilóng), is a single-seat, twinjet, all-weather, stealth, fifth-generation fighter aircraft developed by China's Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Military planners will be keeping a close watch on the scheduled Zhuhai Airshow in November — depending on how things go with the Covid-19 pandemic. However, external analysis cannot provide a full assessment, because the quality of the radar-absorbent materials applied to surfaces, and the finesse of the manufacturing (avoiding seams, protruding screws, etc.) Previously, the PLAAF and the PLAN relied to the Xian H-6 bomber, itself a derivative of the Soviet Tupolev-16. Though the H-6 was China’s original nuclear bomber, these are no longer configured for nuclear strike, though that could change if air-launched nuclear-tipped cruise or ballistic missile are devised.
Rumours that a new long-range stealth bomber, the Xian H-20, would soon be joining China ’s air force have been swirling in defence circles since the early 2010s.. And now, observers say the Xian H-20 could make its first public appearance at this year’s Zhuhai Airshow in November, as long as the Covid-19 pandemic remains contained. China has upgraded its H-6 bombers to fire long-range cruise missiles, though the aircraft is limited by its poor range and weapons carriage capabilities. The lack of other design changes suggest that "2017" is very close to the final J-20 production configuration. The most significant change in the new prototype is the reshaped cockpit canopy, which provides the pilot with greater visibility. Analysts noted new equipment and devices for multi-role operations such as integrated targeting pods for precision-guided munition, and six additional passive infrared sensors can also be spotted around the aircraft.Chinese state media reported in October 2017 that the designs of J-20 had been finalized, and is ready for mass production as well as combat-ready.In January 2019, Chinese media reported that a twin-seat variant of the J-20 is rumored to be in development for use in In November 2019, a J-20 painted in yellow primer coating was spotted during its flight testing by defense observers at the Chinese media reported that a new variant of the J-20, the J-20B, was unveiled on July 8, 2020 and entered mass production the same day. The third island chain extends to Hawaii and coastal Australia.In a U.S.-China conflict, the best method for neutralizing U.S. air power would be to destroy it on the ground (or carrier deck), especially in the opening hours of a war. has a major impact on radar cross-section.It is worth bearing in mind, however, that an H-20 seeking to slip through the gauntlet of long-range search radars scattered across the Pacific to launch CJ-10K cruise missiles with a range of over nine hundred miles would not require the same degree of stealth as an F-35 intended to penetrate more densely defended airspace and launch small diameter bombs with a range of 70 miles.Analysts forecast the H-20’s first flight in the early 2020s, with production possibly beginning around 2025. FDA approves GlaxoSmithKline's blood cancer drugFed policymakers say pickup in infections slowing U.S. economic recoveryBride and groom who survived Beirut explosion find joy in their nuptials: 'I thank God for protecting us'Trump: 'I'm not involved' with push by Republicans to get Kanye West added to presidential ballotsThe Latest: Australian hot spot state says don't panic-buy'A man asked for sex using my phone number from my CV''Catastrophe' in Beirut: Death toll rises, 200,000 homeless as blast leaves city in disarray'Most believe that it was an accident': Pentagon chief contradicts Trump on Beirut explosion‘The Swamp’ Review: An HBO Documentary About Three ‘Drain the Swamp!’ Republicans Who Can’t See Their Own SwampPHOTOS: John Lewis – congressman and civil rights activist – a life of extraordinary serviceWashington Football Team reveals new helmet without logoNavy SEALs cut ties to national museum after Colin Kaepernick K-9 demonstration video2020 prediction from professor who called every election since 1984Man behind viral Black Lives Matter sign video explains why he did it Rick Fisher, a China military affairs analyst, said deterring PLA bombers will become more difficult in the coming decade once China’s new H-20 flying-wing stealth bomber is deployed. During the IOC phase, the fighters equipped with The J-20 participated in its first combat exercise in January 2018, practicing beyond-visual-range maneuvers against China's The J-20 participated in its first over-ocean combat exercise in May 2018.Observers were not able to reach a consensus on J-20's primary role.After the deployment announcement, several analysts noted that experience that the PLAAF will gain with the J-20 will give China a significant edge over India, Japan, and South Korea, which have struggled to design and produce their own fifth-generation fighters on schedule.
The only change mentioned was that the J-20B was to be equipped with thrust vectoring control.Prototypes after application "2011" and production models feature revised nose section with an electro-optical/infra-red targeting system and an advanced communications suite on top of the aircraft enables it to The main weapon bay is capable of housing both short and long-range While the fighter typically carries weapons internally, the wings include four Latest source from SAE stated that Low rate initial production models of the Chengdu J-20 were equipped with Shenyang The J-20B version with thrust vectoring nozzles reportedlyThe aircraft is equipped with a retractable refueling probe embedded on the right side of the cockpit, to help the fighter to maintain stealth while flying greater distances.Analysts noted that the J-20's nose and canopy use a similar stealth shaping design as the Others have raised doubts about the use of canards on a low-observable design, stating that canards would guarantee radar detection and a compromise of stealth.On 11 January 2011, the J-20 made its first flight, lasting about 15 minutes, with a On 26 February 2012, a J-20 performed various low-altitude maneuvers.On 16 January 2014, a J-20 prototype was revealed, showing a new intake and stealth coating, as well as redesigned vertical stabilizers, and an On 13 September 2015, a new prototype, marked '2016', began testing.