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Japan’s New Fighter Jet Will Have Wild Tech, Like Microwave Weapons
Kyle Mizokami
Tue, December 15, 2020
Japan will build its next-gen fighter jet with the help of defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The unnamed fighter will be designed primarily to shoot down enemy planes, but will also have the ability to strike ground targets
The jet will incorporate advanced technology not even seen in U.S. planes, including a virtual reality-style helmet and microwave weapon.
The fighter, according to Forbes, will be unveiled as a prototype in 2024, with the first flight in 2028 and full production commencing in 2031. Japan will spend $48 billion on the project, including development and production costs, to build approximately 90 airplanes.
Japan’s New Fighter Jet Will Have Wild Tech, Like Microwave Weapons
Kyle Mizokami
Tue, December 15, 2020
Japan will build its next-gen fighter jet with the help of defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The unnamed fighter will be designed primarily to shoot down enemy planes, but will also have the ability to strike ground targets
The jet will incorporate advanced technology not even seen in U.S. planes, including a virtual reality-style helmet and microwave weapon.
The fighter, according to Forbes, will be unveiled as a prototype in 2024, with the first flight in 2028 and full production commencing in 2031. Japan will spend $48 billion on the project, including development and production costs, to build approximately 90 airplanes.