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H-9

The PLAAF continues to fly the obsolete H-6 bombers and there is no known bomber replacement development program. Attempts to purchase the Tu-22M from Russia led nowhere, and it remains unclear what plane will replace H-6 bomber, and when. According to some reports a new fighter/bomber project was started in 1995, following Russia's refusal to sell advance bombers to China, and at least a decade would be required for it to enter service. As of 1999 there have been no public reports concerning this program, which may be in abeyance. If this H-9 enters service before 2005, it is unlikely that China would embark on serial production of the JH-7A attack aircraft. The H-9 is said to be similar to the American F-117 in terms of overall performance, and perhaps even physical configuration.

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