Ground Test of Engine for Advanced Fighter Underway
June 4, 2014
compiled from press release of Technical Research and Development Institute as well as other reporting
National Institute for Defense Studies, a division of Technical Research and Development Institute, the Ministry of Defense is conducting functional test of XF5-1 a demonstration engine for forthcoming advanced technological demonstrator-X (ATD-X). The engine weighs 644 Kg or 1,420 lb with thrust power of about 5 tons (11,200 lb).
As the first indigenous low-bypass turbofan engine with afterburner, XF5-1 achieves world’s top class in weight-thrust ratio.
The proving test is being conducted in Sapporo, Hokkaido, by simulating various air flow situations at altitudes and speeds to confirm constant and transient performances as well as restart in air.
The tests are to achieve first flight of ATD-X; its development will be completed in 2016 with flight testing by Air Self Defense Force.
XF5-1 mounted on high altitude performance test bed
(Photo: Technical Research and Development Institute, Ministry of Defense)
XF5-1’s afterburner in work
(Photo: Technical Research and Development Institute, Ministry of Defense)
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