Mitsubishi FS-X

[Thunder.Storm]

During the 1990's the JASDF was looking for an F-1 replacement and as we all know they chose to build a modified F-16. Mitsubishi did propose a homegrown jet for this requirement but US aerospace companies did all they could to prevent them from building it, and it worked. Suppose Mitsubishi's jet was chosen and became the F-2, how would this affect Japan's military development?
For those who wonder what Mitsubishi's original FS-X fighter design would've looked like, here are some images.

i think pak should buy this design. and build it our own twin jet.

 

[Thunder.Storm]

Ha ha ha!! Pakistan should buy this design!! If only it was that easy.

it was just a suggestion and we both know its not gonna happen.

 

[monitor]

then what the logic giving a suggestion which not going to materialize

 

[!eon]

You and your suggestions are welcomed bro. Don't be hesitant from indian trolls.

it was just a suggestion and we both know its not gonna happen.

 

[Eagle Claw]

During the 1990's the JASDF was looking for an F-1 replacement and as we all know they chose to build a modified F-16. Mitsubishi did propose a homegrown jet for this requirement but US aerospace companies did all they could to prevent them from building it, and it worked. Suppose Mitsubishi's jet was chosen and became the F-2, how would this affect Japan's military development?
For those who wonder what Mitsubishi's original FS-X fighter design would've looked like, here are some images.
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i think pak should buy this design. and build it our own twin jet.

Not Bad !
PAF should think about it

 

[Thunder.Storm]

then what the logic giving a suggestion which not going to materialize

giving the suggestion was my wish. accepting it or not, its is there decision.

Not Bad !
PAF should think about it

just like china bought the lavi design and detail work from Israel and make j-10

 

[Penguin]

During the 1990's the JASDF was looking for an F-1 replacement and as we all know they chose to build a modified F-16. Mitsubishi did propose a homegrown jet for this requirement but US aerospace companies did all they could to prevent them from building it, and it worked. Suppose Mitsubishi's jet was chosen and became the F-2, how would this affect Japan's military development?
For those who wonder what Mitsubishi's original FS-X fighter design would've looked like, here are some images.

i think pak should buy this design. and build it our own twin jet.

The above is too su-27-ish

 

[flameboard]

I like it. It looks like almost sukhoi but it also shares similarities with other jets. Cool design

 

[Penguin]

Remarkable similarity to this: Hornet 2000, configuration 4

The Northrop Jet Fighter Family: A Pictorial History - Aerospace - Invision Power Board

The Northrop Jet Fighter Family: A Pictorial History - Aerospace - Invision Power Board

With elements from F-15 (airintakes, dorsal air-brake)

While also borrowing from F-16 (see next to tail)

 

[C130]

looks like it took elements from the Gripen,F-15,F16. and F-18

 

[bdslph]

if they had a real fighter program different class then they would have been advanced by now and some country would surely buy them

 

[mil-avia]

When European countries develop their own military aircraft, the Pentagon does not interfere; but when the Japanese government tried to develop its own fighter airplane, the FSX, the Pentagon pressured it to stop the project and then forced a reluctant Japan to buy America's F- 16 technology.