Is this China’s next generation stealth fighter bomber?

SSG Norman Lihou — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 18:15:13 -0400

While previous artworks depicted shapes of Beijing’s LRS (long-range strike) inspired to several existing U.S. planes, including the F-117 Nighthawk, the YF-23 and the B-2, a new image has recently popped up on the prolific Chinese Internet.

It shows a manned tactical plane, with internal weapons bay as well as external pylons which carry stand-off missiles. The cockpit reminds the one of the Soviet-era Su-24 Fencer, a side-by-side two-seater.

The “new” shape seems like an evolution of previous concepts, even though it may well be just fan art.

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http://theaviationist.com/2015/04/03/china-new-lrs-artwork/

Most probably, not. However, the artworks are interesting. Although China is known to be working also on a new stealth fighter bomber, we don’t know much about the H-20, as the aircraft is b…

Response by MSgt Jeff S. made Apr 7 at 2015 7:58 PM

MSgt Jeff S. — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:58:56 -0400

It sure looks like a cross-bred amalgamation of numerous very familiar US warbirds ......

damn copycats, er.... I meant to say "bench-markers".

Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made Apr 8 at 2015 12:06 AM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:06:03 -0400

Nose and cockpit reminds me of an F-111.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 11:19 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:19:23 -0400

One of the things that frustrates me the most about defense contractors like Northrup Gruman, Lockheed Martin, Bell, and etc, is the fact that they have no scruples in manufacturing and selling products to our enemies. I understand it's a business but man, how can the military get ahead when the same product is made and sold for numerous countries?