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Japanese 5th Generation Fighter - Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshi

2 × IHI XF5-1 low-bypass turbofans dry, 49.03 kN (11,023 lbf) with afterburner
Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) XF5 is a low bypass turbofan engine being developed in Japan by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries for the Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin (ATD-X).
IHI Corporation XF5 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

two afterburning turbofans each developing 11,023 pounds each (5,000kg),
Mitsubishi is the main contractor for the ATD-X with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) providing the XF5-1 afterburning turbofan for the plane. The same team has also produced a licensed version of the Boeing F-15J and its P&W F100 power plant. The two companies are also producing the F-2, the Japanese F-16 variant powered by a GE F110 engine.
The XF-5-1 afterburning engines will be equipped with three-dimensional thrust vectoring, providing additional lift and directional control augmenting the fighters’ flight control surfaces.
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IHI XF5-1 Engine is for Japans ATD-X fighter.

FOr more info see Japanese Air Force and Aerospace | Page 2
 
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