China's arms industry giant NORINCO for the first time showcased a new type of massive aerial bomb, which it dubbed the Chinese version of the "Mother of All Bombs" due to its huge destruction potential that is claimed to be only second to nuclear weapons. https://t.co/Xwa470K0R5 pic.twitter.com/bWDvmfvcyk— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) January 3, 2019
Business Insider: China is showing off its homemade version of America's 'Mother of All Bombs'
* A Chinese defense industrial giant recently showed off a Chinese version of the US military's GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), which is more commonly called the "Mother of All Bombs."
* The unnamed weapon developed by China North Industries Group Corporation Limited is said to be China's largest non-nuclear weapon.
* Much smaller and lighter than the US MOAB, which is delivered by C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, China's weapon is dropped by the H-6K bombers.
China's got a new bomb, and it's a really big one.
A major Chinese defense industry corporation has, according to Chinese media, developed a deadly new weapon for China's bombers.
Referred to it as the "Chinese version of the 'Mother of All Bombs,'" this massive aerial bomb is reportedly China's largest non-nuclear bomb, the Global Times explained Thursday, citing a report from the state-run Xinhua News Agency.
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Update #1: China showcases own version of ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (Global Times)
Update #2: China Unveils Footage of Own ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Dropped by H-6K Jet - Reports (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: China's H-6K bombers now have an impressive bomb to add to their current arsenal.
