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The '''Nakajima ATD-X''' ('''Advanced Technology Demonstrator – Experimental''') was an experimental [[Chilokver|Chilokveri]] aircraft used to test low-observable airframe shaping, {{wpl|Radiation-absorbent_material|radar-absorbent materials}}, {{wpl|Thrust_vectoring|thrust vectoring}}, and other fifth-generation aircraft technologies. The aircraft was developed by [[Nakajima Aircraft Company]] in collaboration with the [[Chilokveri Ministry of Defence]], and the sole prototype constructed was flown by the [[National Chilokveri Air Force]] (NCAF). The ATD-X's first flight was on November 21, 2014.
The '''Nakajima ATD-X''' ('''Advanced Technology Demonstrator – Experimental''') was an experimental [[Chilokver|Chilokveri]] aircraft used to test low-observable airframe shaping, {{wpl|Radiation-absorbent_material|radar-absorbent materials}}, {{wpl|Thrust_vectoring|thrust vectoring}}, and other fifth-generation aircraft technologies. The aircraft was developed by [[Nakajima Aircraft Company]] in collaboration with the [[Chilokveri Ministry of Defence]], and the sole prototype constructed was flown by the [[National Chilokveri Air Force]] (NCAF). The ATD-X's first flight was on November 21, 2014.


==Development==
==Development==
The ATD-X project began in 2001 as the '''Advanced Combat Aircraft''' (ACA) programme to design, develop, and manufacture a next-generation fighter to replace the [[National Chilokveri Air Force|NCAF'S]] existing fleet of [[Shangtian CF-03 Falcon|CF-03 Falcon]] and [[Nakajima CF-04 Falconet|CF-04 Falconet]] multirole fighters. The initial requirements of the ACA programme, as originally proposed by the NCAF, were to develop a 5th generaton, single-seat, twin-engine fighter with stealth capabilities. In July 2001, the [[Chilokveri Ministry of Defence|Chilokveri Ministry of Defence's]] [[Research and Procurement Agency]] (RPA) awarded [[Nakajima Aircraft Company|Nakajima]] with a ₡24 million [[Chilokveri credit|credit]] contract for the development of a preliminary design.


==Design==
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Latest revision as of 08:14, 4 October 2019

ATD-X
X-2 First Flight.jpg
The ATD-X during its maiden flight.
Role Experimental stealth aircraft
National origin  Chilokver
Manufacturer Nakajima Aircraft Company
Status Retired
Primary user National Chilokveri Air Force
Number built 1
Program cost CL₡408.4 million (2016 estimate)

The Nakajima ATD-X (Advanced Technology Demonstrator – Experimental) was an experimental Chilokveri aircraft used to test low-observable airframe shaping, radar-absorbent materials, thrust vectoring, and other fifth-generation aircraft technologies. The aircraft was developed by Nakajima Aircraft Company in collaboration with the Chilokveri Ministry of Defence, and the sole prototype constructed was flown by the National Chilokveri Air Force (NCAF). The ATD-X's first flight was on November 21, 2014.

Development

The ATD-X project began in 2001 as the Advanced Combat Aircraft (ACA) programme to design, develop, and manufacture a next-generation fighter to replace the NCAF'S existing fleet of CF-03 Falcon and CF-04 Falconet multirole fighters. The initial requirements of the ACA programme, as originally proposed by the NCAF, were to develop a 5th generaton, single-seat, twin-engine fighter with stealth capabilities. In July 2001, the Chilokveri Ministry of Defence's Research and Procurement Agency (RPA) awarded Nakajima with a ₡24 million credit contract for the development of a preliminary design.

Design

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 14.17 m (46 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.10 m (29 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 4.51 m (14 ft 10 in)
  • Empty weight: 8,900 kg (19,621 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Kowasaki TF5 low-bypass turbofans, 49.03 kN (11,023 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

  • Maximum speed: Mach 2.25 (2,778 km/h; 1,726 mph)
    • Supercruise: Mach 1.82 (2,247 km/h; 1,396 mph)
  • Range: 2,900 km (1,802 mi; 1,566 nmi)
  • Combat range: 761 km (473 mi; 411 nmi)
  • Ferry range: 3,200 km (1,988 mi; 1,728 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 m (65,000 ft)

See also