701614 1/72 Aircraft-Chinese Xian JHU-6

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Retail Price: $71.99

Scale: 1/72
Brand: TRUMPETER

Stock Status: In Stock

Product Code: 701614

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Chinese Xian JHU-6 the H-6U aerial refueling tanker was unveiled during the 10/1/1999 parade, finally putting to rest the speculation about the existence of the type. The introduction of the tanker variant of the H-6 bomber, as well as therefueling-capable J-8D, signifies a new ear era in PLAAF. By extending the legs of fighter aircraft, the PLAAF can effectively project power further beyon d its borders without theneed to establish bases in the forward areas. However, Western analysts have not been impressed with this aircraft, citing therelatively small size of its payload as a limiting factor in thenumber of aircraft it can refuel in one mission . The ROCAF does not possess aerial refueling capability, despite the F-16 Block 20 MLU having retained its refueling receptacles.