PLA's aerial refuelling tanker fleet
PLA’s aerial refuelling tanker fleet
Currently the PLA operates two dedicated aerial refuelling tanker aircraft: the Xian H-6U and the Ukrainian IL-78. The H-6U represents the very first steps taken by China in developing the aerial refuelling capability for long-range power projection beyond its own territories. The acquisition of three ex-Ukrainian Air Force Il-78 tanker aircraft in 2014 represents another significant boost in the…
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