---
title: "China Is Working on Creating Its Own Colossal Stealth Bomber"
description: "China's military is working on its first-ever strategic stealth bomber, which is expected to feature a similar subsonic low-observable \"flying wing\" design as the U.S.'s B-2 Spirit. Though it may take 10 years to develop, the H-20 would be a significant step forward on China's path to modernizing its military."
date: "2016-12-22"
modified: "2016-12-22"
authors:
  - name: "Robert Sanders"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/robert"
url: "https://futurism.com/china-is-working-on-creating-its-own-colossal-stealth-bomber"
categories:
  - "Robots and Machines"
tags:
  - "china"
  - "military"
  - "stealth bomber"
  - "weapon"
---

# China Is Working on Creating Its Own Colossal Stealth Bomber

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As the latest move in the country's ambitious military modernization program, China is in the process of developing its first-ever strategic stealth bomber. The aircraft, called the Xian H-20, is expected to be able to deploy long-range weapons — something their current Xian H-6 models aren't capable of doing.

The Director of the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) Expert Consultation Committee, [Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo](<http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/107699/20161208/more-information-leaking-out-china-s-first-stealth-bomber-xian.htm>), said that the H-20 will be on the same level as the U.S.'s Nothtrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, which was made operational in 1997. Expected similarities with the B-2 Spirit include a subsonic low-observable flying wing design.

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Adm. Zhuo believes that all the pieces are in place for this project, as China has gained a working knowledge of stealth technology and heavy transport design, both of which will be useful in creating the H-20. He also revealed that all the weapons that will arm the new aircraft, like nuclear bombs and cruise missiles, are ready.

The Xian H-20 will be produced by [Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation](<http://www.xac.com.cn/SitePage.aspx?ID=319>), the same company that produces the H-6 models currently in use. Adm. Zhuo noted that the creation process could take a long time, so the bomber might not be in service until 2025.