JH-XX Stealth Fighter-Bomber

The JH-XX is a conceptual Chinese stealth fighter-bomber believed to be under development for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It is envisioned as a stealthy, supersonic, medium-range platform designed to strike regional targets and counter carrier strike groups. The aircraft aims to bridge the gap between tactical fighters like the J-20 and larger strategic bombers like the H-20.

The JH-XX concept first gained widespread public attention around 2018 when it was featured in a Chinese defense magazine and subsequently highlighted in US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reports. Developed primarily by the Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute, the project represents a regional strike alternative or complement to the Xian H-20 strategic bomber. It is designed to project power within the First and Second Island Chains, focusing on high speed and low observability to penetrate contested airspace. As of now, the program remains highly classified and speculative, with no official prototypes or rollouts confirmed by the Chinese government.