Posted on 04/22/2016 4:22:12 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Japan's first stealth fighter jet has successfully taken to the skies as the country joins a select group of world military powers wielding the radar-dodging technology.
The X-2 jet took off from Nagoya airport in central Japan on its maiden test flight as dozens of aviation enthusiasts watching the event erupted in applause as it lifted off.
The single-pilot prototype safely landed at Gifu air base, north of Nagoya airport, after a 25-minute flight with 'no particular problems,' said an official at the defence ministry's acquisition agency.
The X-2 jet took off from Nagoya airport in central Japan on its maiden test flight as dozens of aviation enthusiasts watching the event erupted in applause as it lifted off. The single-pilot prototype safely landed at Gifu air base, north of Nagoya airport, after a 25-minute flight with 'no particular problems'
The red and white aircraft was escorted by two Japanese military fighters collecting flight data.
Despite strict constitutional constraints on the use of military force imposed after World War II, Japan has become one of the world's most advanced defense forces.
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The red and white aircraft was escorted by two Japanese military fighters collecting flight data. It was built as a successor to F-2 fighter jets developed jointly with the US. Japan began the project in 2009 and has reportedly spent about 39.4 billion yen ($332 million) to develop the aircraft
JAPAN'S X-2 STEALTH JET The X-2 was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and 200 other firms. It measures 47ft-long (14.2 metres) and 30ft-wide (9.1 metres) wide. The red and white aircraft was built as a successor to F-2 fighter jets developed jointly with the US. Japan began the project in 2009 and has reportedly spent about 39.4 billion yen ($332 million) to develop the aircraft.
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It might be stealth . . . but I still can see it. What’s up with that?
332 million dollars to develop?
That wouldnt buy a tire on the f35.
The Mitsubishi Zero-Sen was a stealth fighter.
Because on December 7th, 1941 we sure didn’t see that one coming!
Me too.
Is this an all-up design or a technology demonstrator?
CC
A baby step towards the Valkyrie and Veri-Tech Alpha.
Actually we did see them coming. But army headquarters blew off the signal corps report of incoming craft as a flight of B-17’s coming in from Midway.
CC
—— a flight of B-17’s coming in from Midway——
for the record.......
“On the morning of 7 December 1941, twelve Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses were approaching Hawaii after a 14-hour flight from California. “
They were coming from the mainland
It’s not ugly, but stupid looking and mis-proportioned.
Most personnel on the ground at Pearl said “WTF!?” when the skies suddenly filled with Zeros, Kates, & Vals. There was a massive breakdown in getting intelligence to where it was most needed.
Kinda like the famous last words of Gen. George Armstrong Custer:
“Where did all those f*****g Indians come from!!?”
Great picture. Look at the four bee hives in the back yard of the house in the background.
Not going to be stealthy with a shiny bubble canopy like that. Barely stealthier than Super Hornet with square intakes
It was wood and fabric, stealthy features!
OK, California. I stand corrected. But the radar report was disregarded.
CC
Or the last words of Socrates:
“I drank what?”
CC
And when they caught fire, they burned spectacularly. Just ask any Corsair or Hellcat pilot.
CC
Lots of straight edges, sharp corners and discontinuities - at least towards the rear of the aircraft. Lots of things to generate radar returns. I'd hazard a guess it is not intended to be stealthy from all aspect angles. Much like the F-35, probably only "stealthy" from the forward aspect.
Caught my eye too. Maybe we should sub our R&D out to them! /jk
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