H5 and H6 Testbeds for the JH-7 Project.

Back in June 17 2009, I blogged about the "Growler" role for PLA's JH-7 fighter-bomber project. (Here) Recently released photos suggest that old H5 and H6 bombers were used during the component testing phase of the project.

There must be a reason to keep all those bombers around..........

H-5 testbed for JH-7 systems. Late 1980s

H-6 testbed for JH-7 EW pods.