It was once independently developed by ChinaJ-7 fighter-bomberIt can be described as a "star style", also known as"Flying Leopard",In the military fan circle, everyone knows it.
But later, because it did not conform to the concept of modern warfare, it was rarely active in the eyes of the public in recent years, and there was even talk of retirement.
Now, there are rumors that the "** person" of the J-7 may come, and it is hotly discussedJ-26
At the same time,The news that the J-26 is being developed intensively is also spreading on the InternetAlthough unofficial, the majority of military fans prefer to believe it"It's not unfounded."
But here I still have to pour cold water on everyone-The J-26 will not necessarily appear in the future.
But why is everyone so convinced that there will be such a numbered fighter-bomber?
The first is based on:China's national defense development, we need a much more advanced fighter-bomber.
The reason why the J-7 will be eliminated by the times is, in essence, because of itNot advanced enough.
As a fighter-bomberThere is neither the maneuverability of a fighter nor the bomb-carrying capacity of a bomber,This led to the J-7 being in a very awkward position.
With the "lessons from the past" of the J-7, the J-26 should be based on thisGreatly increases its survivability,InFocus on stealthAt the same time, you canIt has a certain ability to carry bombs and penetrate at supersonic speedsSuch fighter-bombers in the futureIt will not be eliminated for a long time
Because the modern battlefield places great emphasis on the stealth of aircraft, such as the American B2 bomber and F22 fighter, which are typical representatives of stealth aircraft, and the latest model of the B21 bomber is also a stealth model.
Stealth aircraft can play a big role in modern warfare, and with their low detectability, they have become a "ghost god of war" on the battlefield.
At present, there are very few stealth aircraft in China, H-20 thoughRecognized as a stealth bomber, but how soon it will be able to come out is still unknown.
The latest model of the 6 master transformation potential has almost reached the upper limit, China needs a J-26 stealth bomber transition, and even can serve as China's main striking force.
Secondly, as early as 2001, the United States had planned to develop oneFB22 fighter-bomber based on the F22 platform,And many advanced technologies will be used.
But the project didn't go ahead, partly because:The expensive cost of the F22 fighter,On the other handThe stealth aircraft technology at that time was not very mature.
According to everyone's accepted statement, the J-20 is aimed at the American F22 fighter, so weBased on the J-20 platformIt is also reasonable to develop the J-26 fighter-bomber, and this number is estimated to come from this way.
Not only that, but the United States "1954" military **, also published an article called《china has big plans for its jh-xx stealth bomber》article, which is described in detailChina may be working on a new combat stealth bomberThat's what it should meanJ-26Finish.
If that's not enough to convince everyone, take a look at this screenshot from the official articleIt was explicitly mentionedJ-26
In addition, according to the development of China's national defense strategy, now we dare to show the J-20 fighter with great fanfare, which is almost explicitThe J-20 is no longer the most advanced aircraft in our countryPerhaps a breakthrough has been made in the research and development of the J-26, and it will be able to enter service with the PLA troops in the near future.
Based on the above factors,The probability of the existence of the J-26 is very largeButExactly will it appearIt's hard to say.
After allAll news is subject to the official one, if there is any new strategic need in the future, this fighter-bomber may be rebuilt.
Or because of technical difficulties, the project could not be carried out and finally discontinued.
But we can assume that if such a fighter-bomber appears in China in the future, what role can it play?
This assumption is that the J-26 is built on the J-20 platform, and the maximum take-off weight of the J-20 is about 37 tons, which is currentThe world's largest fifth-generation fighter. But the built-in magazine of the J-20 is insufficient and can only be carried6 air-to-air missiles.
And the J-26 is different,It has requirements for bomb carrying capacity,ThereforeMaximum take-off weightIt may be reached50 to 70 tons
This weight is very suitable for a fighter-bomber with stealth, which will not fail stealth because the aircraft is too heavy, and make it flexible.
At this time, you may say that the maximum take-off weight of the Su-30 fighter-bomber is only 35 tons, while the J-7 is only 28 tons, why is the J-26 so heavy?
You have to understand, whether it is the Su-30 or the J-7, allEquipped with ** plug-in system,The pressure of the built-in magazine is relatively small.
And the J-26, as a stealth fighter-bomber, wants to ensure stealthYou can't plug in**The built-in magazine needed is relatively large, and the body size will be larger when designed, and the tonnage will naturally rise.
In terms of endurance, the maximum range of the J-20 itself can reach 5500 kilometers, and the J-26 is inFly 8000 km at a time without refuelingNot too much.
In the case of a single in-flight refueling,Flying directly from China, it can strike at the continental United StatesIt makes sense, right?
Therefore, the J-26 may become one of the few in China that canA direct threat to the continental United StatesA strategy**.
Let's talk about the bomb-carrying system of the J-26, because of its slender fuselage and relatively large built-in magazine, it should be able to accommodate some of China's medium and large anti-ship missiles.
This also makes the J-26 also a good hand in anti-ship, and the J-26 will have a great future in the operation within the scope of the "second island chain".
And the survivability brought by stealth performance makes it able to fly away after completing the strike mission.
After the appearance of the H-20 and other advanced aircraft in the future, it can still cooperateForm a large-scale strike group, thereby further increasing the strategic deterrence of the enemy.
However, these ideas can only be realized in an official announcement"The J-26 exists and appears, and it can be put into service in the formation of our air force aircraft."Later.
References:
1] Wu Xiaojun and Wang Changjin: Analysis of the Bombing Error of Fighter-Bombers on Fixed Targets on the Ground
2] Ding Weifeng, Wang Xiaofei, Zhao Jie, Yuan Youhong: Research on Problems and Countermeasures in Anti-ship Operations of Fighter Bombers