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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 X-2 Shinshin
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Flight2016
- Crew1
- Primary Roletechnology demonstrator
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeIHI XF5-1
- Engine ModelIHI XF5
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerYes
- Thrust VectoringYes
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Ferry Range2,900 km
◇Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
- Empty Weight9,700 kg
◆Armament1MOD.1
- Internal Gunnone
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
- RadarAESA
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableYes
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2016Production ended
17
years in service
7
years in production
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
187AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS8POST-COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS284JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS763PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Aircraft design and technology features that reduce detection by radar, infrared, acoustic, and other sensors through shaping, materials, and emissions control.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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