Chinese H-6 bombers (Tupolev Tu-16)
Chinese H-6 bombers (Tupolev Tu-16)
Several months ago I took photos of some H-6 bombers landing at their base. There was lots of flying activity and I also got lucky with the weather and more importantly, the smog . Unfortunately there is no variation in the angles of the photos. I've always wanted to see and hear a Tu-16 but since those are long gone the H-6 is the only way.
These H-6H are just like the Tu-16, down to the engines. Still running straight pipe turbojets and all. The noise is incredible.
The other modification I saw is the H-6K which has just entered service in the past few years. It's basically a fully upgraded and re-engined H-6. The engines are D-30s just like on the Il-76/Tu-154M/Il-62M etc... surely it doesn't have the same charm as the original version of the plane.
Hope you like!
These H-6H are just like the Tu-16, down to the engines. Still running straight pipe turbojets and all. The noise is incredible.
The other modification I saw is the H-6K which has just entered service in the past few years. It's basically a fully upgraded and re-engined H-6. The engines are D-30s just like on the Il-76/Tu-154M/Il-62M etc... surely it doesn't have the same charm as the original version of the plane.
Hope you like!
Ivan Voukadinov
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Absolutely brilliant Ivan - thanks for sharing these.
I was totally unaware of the new version - but it doesn't look as good as the original to me - you can't beat a good bit of glazing!
Cheers,
Ralph
I was totally unaware of the new version - but it doesn't look as good as the original to me - you can't beat a good bit of glazing!
Cheers,
Ralph
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Terrific stuff indeed...
Just wondering where these were taken - Anqing or Nanjiang/Dajiaochang?
Wherever it was, you got aircraft from two different units... The H-6Hs are assigned to the 29th Air Regiment at Nanjiang, while the H-6Ks are with the 28th Air Regiment at Anqing. Both outfits are part of the 10th Bomber Division.
Very, very nice...
Just wondering where these were taken - Anqing or Nanjiang/Dajiaochang?
Wherever it was, you got aircraft from two different units... The H-6Hs are assigned to the 29th Air Regiment at Nanjiang, while the H-6Ks are with the 28th Air Regiment at Anqing. Both outfits are part of the 10th Bomber Division.
Very, very nice...
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They are awesome Ivan. What were the circumstances like when you were photographing these beauties? Did you not have any problems with security or were you just very discreet?
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Incredible stuff, thank you!
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Right, that's the Guests breakfasts sorted, now what's on Modern mil today...Northolt....Northolt.......More Northolt.....bit of Lakenheath...........
Chinese H6's!!!!
*Spits Cornflakes at monitor
My In laws were on an escorted trip in China in the early 90's and my Father in law took some shots of row upon row of Chinese Mig 19 copies. He was lucky to get away with it in those days....
Chinese H6's!!!!
*Spits Cornflakes at monitor
My In laws were on an escorted trip in China in the early 90's and my Father in law took some shots of row upon row of Chinese Mig 19 copies. He was lucky to get away with it in those days....
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Fantastic.
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Wow
Those "new" versions are very Gerry Anderson-esque. Could we badger you for a few more.
Those "new" versions are very Gerry Anderson-esque. Could we badger you for a few more.
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A great start to the day fantastic post!
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Amazing to see these, great stuff...
You caaan't trust the system... Maaan!
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Fantastic, it's on my bucket list to go to China and see these, flying or static!! Thanks for sharing.
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Hi, superb . Mind you, thought maybe 20 years solitary for taking those, times have thankfully changed...Michael
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Wow!!! Incredibly rare & I would imagine very risky in getting the images..?
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oooo dribble dribble
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Awesome post, would absolutely love to see one in the flesh
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Very nice, as rare as it gets. Thanks for posting
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Great catches!
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Superb images of rare aircraft! I'm enjoying flicking between shots 2 & 3 to spot the difference. (List of similarities would be shorter??)
For bagging these you surely have "cojones grandes."
For bagging these you surely have "cojones grandes."
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Superb shots of a fascinating type - nicely done!
Cheers, Chris
Cheers, Chris
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Excellent catch, lovely photos...........did you invite them to RIAT ?
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Excellent post....something you do not see every day
Peter
Peter
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Thank you everyone for the comments. To the people that asked questions, check your PMs
Ivan Voukadinov