The Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin is a Japanese Advance aircraft developed by the Ministry of Defense Technical Research and Development (TRDI) for research purposes. ATD-X is an acronym that stands for "Advanced Technology Demonstrator - X". Japanese name is Shin-shin aircraft, which means "what you think." The main contractor is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the aircraft will be used as a technology demonstrator and prototype internal investigation to determine whether advanced technologies for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft are viable. The inaugural flight is scheduled for 2014. The design of the aircraft reflects those of several U.S. fighters fourth and fifth generation, especially the F-22 Raptor.
The ATD-X Shinshin also has a 3D thrust vectoring with 3 paddles on each engine nozzle. Its radar is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar called "multifunction RF sensor ', which is intended to have broad-spectrum agility. The nozzles on the prototype seems to be discovered and may have a slight negative effect on the characteristics stealth aircraft. Japan is ready to develop its own new generation of stealth fighter planes to reduce its dependence on foreign technology and counter similar moves from China and Russia. Japan, which wants to replace its aging fleet of combat, has also made overtures to Washington on the possibility of purchasing the U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.However, the U.S. Congress has repeatedly banned the sale of aircraft to any foreign government in an attempt to safeguard the advanced technology in their country.
The ATD-X Shinshin also has a 3D thrust vectoring with 3 paddles on each engine nozzle. Its radar is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar called "multifunction RF sensor ', which is intended to have broad-spectrum agility. The nozzles on the prototype seems to be discovered and may have a slight negative effect on the characteristics stealth aircraft. Japan is ready to develop its own new generation of stealth fighter planes to reduce its dependence on foreign technology and counter similar moves from China and Russia. Japan, which wants to replace its aging fleet of combat, has also made overtures to Washington on the possibility of purchasing the U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.However, the U.S. Congress has repeatedly banned the sale of aircraft to any foreign government in an attempt to safeguard the advanced technology in their country.
