Field Testing Looms For X-2 Stealth Jet Demonstrator
November 08 2016
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is expected to begin field testing of its X-2 stealth fighter demonstrator in the near future, reports the Nikkei Asian Review.
The X-2 completed its first flight in April, demonstrating basic flight capabilities.
Field tests, which could begin as soon as this month, will focus on evaluating the aircraft's stealth technologies, according to the ministry.
The trials are expected to run through March 2017.
The ministry plans to make a...
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