8. Xian H-6 The H-6 can carry 9 000 kg of payload, including various air-to-surface, air-to-ship missiles or free-fall bombs. This aircraft has nuclear attack capability, Some of the versions can carry air-launched cruise missiles. The latest H-6K has new engines, carries more fuel,cruise missiles, and is considered as a strategic bomber, capable of attacking priority targets in Asia.
9. De Havilland MosquitoThe Mosquito was perhaps the most versatile aircraft to see action during World War II. As a bomber, it was also the fastest. Because of its speed, it carried no defensive armament as it could outrun any enemy fighter. With a payload of 2,000 pounds (later upgraded to 4,000 pounds) and the ability to fly from 10 feet to 31,000 feet, it could take the fight right to the enemy's door.
10. F-111/FB-111The F-111 never did achieve what Robert McNamara unrealistically expected it to, but it turned into a superb tactical bomber. One of the fastest (Mach 2.5), it could still deliver 37,500 pounds of ordinance. Like the F-14, this is a plane that was retired from American service far too soon (mainly because it was expensive to maintain).
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