The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP
The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP
China /  Military

Why the new H-20 subsonic stealth bomber could be a game changer for China

  • State media says aircraft is making ‘great progress’ and military analysts expect it will make maiden flight soon
  • Analysts say it’s being developed to break America’s military advantage in the western Pacific

Topic |   China’s military
Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 5:59pm, 21 Oct, 2018

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The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP
The design of China’s next-generation bomber resembles America’s B-2 Spirit, seen here in an in-flight refuelling operation. Photo: AFP
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