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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mitsubishi F-X
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2028
- Service Entry Year2035
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir superiority
- GenerationSixth-generation
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeTurbofan
- Engine ModelIHI XF9
- Number of Engines2
- Thrust (dry, each)107
- Thrust (afterburner, each)147
- AfterburnerYes
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Armament5MOD.5
◇Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
- RadarAESA
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
◆Production1MOD.1
- Variants0
▤Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2024
- Operational StatusDevelopment (merged into GCAP)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2024Production started
2
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
11AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS2MODERN ERA · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS7JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS684PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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