
In fact, this news seems to be simple , in fact, do not have taste .
R & D is the F-2 fighter and air combat sea -based, although it grew out of an F-16C fighter aircraft , but because Japan's efforts , resulting in many ways better than the fighter F-16C fighters , including the newly developed Part of about 50% , such as increased body in order to increase the amount of fuel onboard ; install new radar equipment; increase the area of the wings and tail to increase payload and range ; wing forming one use of advanced composite materials technology;
With the control layout uses more technology, better stability, handling and maneuverability ; Dress greater engine thrust ; facelift developed by Japan 's advanced fire control radar and electronic warfare systems , performance is superior to U.S. products ; can carry Japanese production of AAM-3, AAM-4 AAM and ASM-1, ASM-2 anti-ship missiles and the latest missile systems ; in other parts of the wing leading edge and the use of absorbing materials to improve the stealth capabilities;
Overall, in terms of aerodynamic shape relative F-2 F-16 modifications are minor . In order to get better mobility , the original will be installed in the nose on both sides of a pair of front canard wings to get a direct lift , direct steering, shift and other active control directly , but later due to technical and financial reasons, this design Was abandoned. It is not difficult to see , Japanese F-2 on the hard work put into it is huge.
Therefore , the simple nature to give up a pity that a fighter , after all, F-16C / D to the world market today began .
This needs to be said there are , since the Japanese F-2 to re-open the production line , it will produce so-called "super- F-2 " fighters , not just against China can not continue to produce older versions of F -10 fighter .
The "Super F-2 " will be in the engine performance, greater stealth performance , stronger and the sea -air combat capability and its fire control radar performance up and down vigorously , or even " clam inlet "and" Duck Wing "technology will be used over the same period . After all, after so many years of efforts , coupled with Japan's own powerful computer-aided design capabilities , the former technical and financial problems have been a problem.
After all, the goal of this aircraft is not China and the former F -7 F -8 series , and to fight against J -10 only " Super F-2 " are eligible to compete with them . Although Japan is still made in the development of next-generation stealth fighter , but with the improved F-2 compared to just still a bit far.