Since the beginning of 2021, a new type of stealth bomber has been being developed in our countryJ-26The news continues to come out, which has attracted great attention from the majority of military fans and the best at home and abroad. In recent decades, China has made many major breakthroughs and progress in aircraft research and development, such as the J-20FightersThe development of the successful as wellStealth bomberThe debut of the H-20. These achievements are undoubtedly milestones in China's aviation industry, and also show China's strength and determination in the field of aviation. And now, a new type ofJ-26As the "** person" of my country's J-7 is highly anticipated, whether it really exists has not been officially confirmed, but according to various signs and speculations, we have reason to believe in thisFighter-bombersComing soon.
The J-7 is independently developed by ChinaFighter-bombersIt used to enjoy a good reputation in the Chinese fan circle, and it is also the pride of China's aviation industry. However, with the change of the times, the J-7 has gradually revealed some problems that do not meet the needs of modern operations, especially in terms of mobility and bomb-carrying capacity. This makes it difficult for the J-7 to give full play to its advantages on the battlefield in recent years, and there are even rumors of retirement. Therefore, China urgently needs a more advanced oneFighter-bombersto fill this gap.
ForJ-26The expectation is mainly reflected in whether it can be improved on the basis of the J-7 to improve its survivability and combat performance. First of all,J-26Attention should be paid to the improvement of stealth performance, so that it can effectively evade the enemy in modern warfareRadarDetection. In addition,J-26It should also have a certain bomb carrying capacitySupersonicpenetration capabilities to ensure its effectiveness in strike missions. It is precisely because of the increasing demand for stealth aircraft in modern warfare that China also needs a stealth capabilityFighter-bombersto adapt to the needs of future operations.
AlthoughJ-26It has not yet been officially unveiled, and the current news about the progress of its research and development is also unofficial, but there are some signs that make us believeJ-26There is a certain possibility.
First of all, we can look at it from the perspective of our country's national defense development, our country needs a more advanced oneFighter-bombersto improve your own strength. The J-7 is independently developed by ChinaFighter-bombersDue to a number of problems, it is gradually withdrawn from active service, and we need a more advanced fightertype of aircraftto take its place. Based on this background,J-26The research and development is in line with the needs of China's national defense strategy.
Secondly, we can find some basis from similar R&D projects internationally. As early as 2001, the United States planned to develop an FB22 based on the F22 platformFighter-bombersAlthough the project did not go ahead in the end, it shows something similarJ-26SuchFighter-bombersThere is a market and demand in the international arena. Taking into account that the J-20 fighter is already in our countryAir ForceIn service, and the J-20 with the American F22FightersThere is a certain connection, so it is based on the J-20 platform research and developmentJ-26There is also a certain degree of rationality.
In addition, from some ** reports and official articles, we can also find some aboutJ-26clues. For example, the American "1954".Military** An article titled "ChinaHasbigPlansForitsJH-XXSstealthBomber" details that China may be working on a new type of combatStealth bomber, which should be what it meansJ-26。In addition, there are some sources that sayJ-26Research and development is being intensified, although these news are not official, but the majority of military fans are willing to believe that "this is not groundless".
IfJ-26If it is really successfully developed and put into use, then it will have multiple roles and advantages. First of all, based on the J-20 platformJ-26It will have a larger take-off weight, which is expected to reach 50 to 70 tons. This gives it a certain amount of bomb-carrying capacity and flexibility, and it can carry some of China's medium- and large-sized anti-ship missiles in anti-ship operations, and can leave the battlefield after the completion of combat missions.
Secondly, stealth performance will be:J-26important advantages. Stealth performance will make:J-26Able to play an important role in modern warfare by reducing its defeat by the enemyRadarprobability, increasing its survivability. In operations within the scope of the "second island chain",J-26It will have a strong anti-ship capability and become one of China's main strike forces.
In addition,J-26It can also form a large-scale strike group with other advanced aircraft such as the J-20 to further increase the enemy's strategic deterrence. Especially in the case of refueling in the air,J-26It can carry out long-range strikes without stopping, effectively improving combat effectiveness and staying power.
In short, ifJ-26Really successfully developed and put into use, will be on our country'sAir ForceStrength and *** are of great significance. It will fill our countryFighter-bombersIt will improve China's combat capability on the modern battlefield and further consolidate China's position in regional security and international discourse. Therefore, we have a reason to be rightJ-26The prospect of development and use is full of expectations.