New footage in a PLA documentary has drawn attention to the H-6N bomber after it appeared carrying a single large missile beneath its fuselage. The aircraft was shown flying with two J-20 stealth fighters, a combination that highlighted the program’s focus on joint operations.

What stood out in the video was the bomber’s weapon load. Instead of the smaller missiles often seen mounted under the wings, this H-6N was shown with one much larger missile carried centrally under the body of the aircraft. According to the description tied to the footage, an expert said the weapon could be used for both anti-ship missions and strikes against ground targets.

The appearance is notable because it offers a rare public look at how the PLA may be presenting a heavier strike role for the H-6N. The escort by J-20 fighters also points to a scenario in which different branches and aircraft types operate together, matching the documentary’s broader emphasis on coordinated combat operations.

While the available excerpt does not provide full technical details about the missile, the images are likely to fuel further analysis of China’s long-range strike capabilities. For observers, the combination of an H-6N bomber, a large centerline weapon and J-20 escorts makes this one of the more closely watched moments from the latest PLA documentary episode.