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What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.
thediplomat.com
Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Tokyo will shoulder most of the development cost for F-2 successorasia.nikkei.com
Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Tokyo will shoulder most of the development cost for F-2 successorasia.nikkei.com
I may have posted this in the wrong thread earlier, "Is it a realistic idea to adapt the F-22 airframe to the F-35 systems and modern engines with the radar absorbing coatings etc to produce a sidekick aircraft with complementary abilities? Obviously they have different roles and capabilities so could the hybrid be a useful addition to the fleet instead of modernising 4th gen aircraft while hoping they can do the job? I know this is as old as the hills but with all the talk of F-15X and F-16 that I thought I would see if I could get a single answer or just differentiated opinion. Rock on".
The American aviation industry never supports any foreign project that could compete with its own products in any shape or form. I can't think of any project since the 1960s they have sponsored in such a way. The usual deal is, here is plane X, either buy it or build it under licence and we might let you tinker with some bits of it.Difficult to see it being a rival to F-35 for exports. Reliance on the US means lots of ITAR systems and an effective export ban. And it'll be ridiculously expensive for the few numbers the Japanese will build.
I may have posted this in the wrong thread earlier, "Is it a realistic idea to adapt the F-22 airframe to the F-35 systems and modern engines with the radar absorbing coatings etc to produce a sidekick aircraft with complementary abilities? Obviously they have different roles and capabilities so could the hybrid be a useful addition to the fleet instead of modernising 4th gen aircraft while hoping they can do the job? I know this is as old as the hills but with all the talk of F-15X and F-16 that I thought I would see if I could get a single answer or just differentiated opinion. Rock on".
they already considered this and it was too expensive. Its cheaper just to start from the ground up.
Well, it seems that, according to Jane's, officially, the choice is not yet made ...Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Japan's next-gen fighter to be built with US, not UK
Tokyo will shoulder most of the development cost for F-2 successorasia.nikkei.com
i imagine the market might be small
I Don't know if it's because of Japanese government or mistakes of journalists, but it's not easy to follow...
OKI Don't know if it's because of Japanese government or mistakes of journalists, but it's not easy to follow...
Journalists. The Japanese MOD position of those running the project has always been consistent.
OK
But then, today, it's with or without partner ?
OK, thanks.Decision by the end of the yearOK
But then, today, it's with or without partner ?
In the same vein much has been written about China, but they face the same sales resistance. Most Asian nations who can afford it seem to go for home-grown designs and those who can't afford it pay Moscow in sacks of millet or bales of cotton.
I would hope for Northrop-Grumman, myself. They have as much stealth expertise as Lockheed-Martin and they also have a fair bit of radar and avionics experience, supplying a number of systems to the F-35 in addition to the structural portions they produce. Without going into detail, I will note that they have mastered certain stealth manufacturing technologies ahead of others.
nothing major besides talks now going to 3 US companies. Northrop, Boeing and Lockmart.
no idea if its consultation with all 3, or if it will be some kind of competition and one partner will be chosen.
I personally hope it would be Boeing or Northrop just so we can see a more unique design since everyone and their pet dog is making something F-22 looking these days.
I would hope for Northrop-Grumman, myself. They have as much stealth expertise as Lockheed-Martin and they also have a fair bit of radar and avionics experience, supplying a number of systems to the F-35 in addition to the structural portions they produce. Without going into detail, I will note that they have mastered certain stealth manufacturing technologies ahead of others.
nothing major besides talks now going to 3 US companies. Northrop, Boeing and Lockmart.
no idea if its consultation with all 3, or if it will be some kind of competition and one partner will be chosen.
I personally hope it would be Boeing or Northrop just so we can see a more unique design since everyone and their pet dog is making something F-22 looking these days.
Prototype production is slated to start in fiscal 2024. Basic designs for key parts and more detailed blueprints are to be finalized by fiscal 2027, with test flights commencing the following year."