Japan and South Korea are both small followers of the United States. Although their aviation industry has developed to a certain extent, they are also suppressed by the United States. Although the situation is different and it still looks quite glorious, it is difficult to become a great person in the end.
Japan's aviation industry started early, especially due to the influence of Korean War , becoming an important base for the United States in Far East . Moreover, as the Cold War in intensified, it became one of the frontier positions of the US-Soviet confrontation, and the United States gradually relaxed its ties. Later, Vietnam War A large number of US soldiers and equipment were resting here, which was the early contact with advanced aviation technology in various eras of the United States. In addition, Japan's economy has taken off, various industrial systems have gradually recovered, scientific research investment has increased year by year, and national strength has increased. Japan's aviation industry has developed relatively strongly.
Japan developed the first post-war transport aircraft in the late 1950s. This is the twin-engine propeller regional passenger aircraft YS-11. It was established in 1956 and achieved its first flight in 1962 and began to enter civil aviation and . It was not until the beginning of this century that it all withdrew from operation.
Japan-equipped YS-11 transport aircraft improved
. Japan began to develop the jet supersonic advanced trainer T-2 in the 1960s, and based on it, the multi-purpose fighter F-1 was developed, which were all relatively advanced models at that time. The T-2 made its first flight in 1971 and the F-1 made its first flight in 1977, both of which were in service until the beginning of the new century. Japan has a higher starting point when it involves military aircraft. Although the T-2 certainly has various foreign aid and equipment, its overall design has its own characteristics, showing Japan's higher aviation technology foundation.
Japanese T-2 advanced trainer
Japan also has in-depth research on civil aircraft, especially in materials and electronic equipment, especially in Boeing international cooperation is very deep. The well-known Boeing 767,777 and 787 are all closely related to Japan, and a large number of key components are designed and manufactured by Japan.
Japan P-1 anti-submarine patrol aircraft is equipped with its self-developed F7-10 engine
At present, the most eye-catching thing about Japan's development is the high-performance aviation engine. Its latest generation anti-submarine patrol aircraft is equipped with its self-developed F7-10 turbofan engine, which has begun to be put into service in large quantities and has export capabilities. Its mental verification machine is equipped with a small bypass ratio turbofan that is more suitable for fighter . The latest XF9 is also under development, and it is said that the performance indicators are already very leading. This is worth our attention.
XF9-1 engine verification machine
This development speed of Japan's aviation industry will naturally arouse the United States' alertness. In the F-2 plan after the F-1, Japan was ambitious at the beginning and was restricted and even joked by the United States one after another. Finally, it was a major change in the F-16, which made people laugh and cry. Many of its very novel components or processes have been harvested by the United States, such as AESA active phased array radar, full composite material main wing processing technology, etc. Although Japan has announced plans for the next generation of fighter jets and has launched stealth technology verification aircraft, everyone believes that this is just a bargaining chip for negotiations with the United States, and whether it can be successfully developed will be questioned.
The early F-2 solution is like this
The final F-2 finished product is like this
0 South Korea's aviation industry has developed many years later than Japan. As the pearl of the industrial field, aviation cannot be played without reaching a certain foundation and comprehensive strength. After South Korea became the four Asian dragons, it was only after it turned its attention to relying on its own strength to develop its aerospace industry. After many integrations and adjustments, most of the South Korean aerospace industry is currently led by South Korea's Aerospace Industry Corporation.
0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 South Korea, which tasted the sweetness, continued to develop the T-50 advanced trainer aircraft, which made its first flight in 2002 and began to equip the troops in 2005. Until now, the T-50 and its light attack combat improved FA-50 are still being produced and delivered to multiple customers around the world.South Korea's latest generation of KF-21 fighter will be launched on April 9 this year. The subsequent modification will have comprehensive stealth capabilities and will surely become a hot star in the fighter export market. This is not finished yet. South Korea has just announced its new generation of military tactical transport aircraft plan, which is basically the same as Embraer's KC390, targeting the market opportunities brought by the C-130's increasing aging.
South Korea FA-50 light combat attack aircraft equipped by the Philippines
South Korea is different from Japan, and its own strength is relatively weak, especially the basic science is obviously far behind Japan, so it adopts more approachism and integrates and targets the short-range sales of American products. The T-50 is obviously similar to the F-16 and F-18. The landing gear seems familiar, and the engine and military equipment are all American. The same is true for the latest KF-21, and has also introduced many European products, Martin Baker's ejection seats, and various air-to-air missiles for Airbus Defense . KF-21 intends to seize the gap between F-16 and F-35, and its current direct competitor will be France's Gust .
The newly launched South Korean KF-21 fighter
The United States' attitude towards South Korea is different from that of Japan. The most critical reason is that South Korea itself has no achievements in key technologies, at least not yet. Especially for high-end avionics, integrated buses, etc., the very important high-performance aero engines such as ASEA are still blank in South Korea. Therefore, the United States has very support for projects such as T-50 and KF-21 that will not ruin their own venues. Whether it is politically, equipment and design, it simply provides a full set of services and support. In particular, Koreans are very smart and they are all fighting the Americans' gap. They will not have direct conflicts with American products at all. They can also help American companies make money together, which will naturally please their master.
Japan's next-generation fighter plan. . . What will it look like in the end?
In comparison, China should indeed be proud of having a complete set of completely independent aviation industry systems. It has the final say on its own what it wants to develop, what it wants to manufacture, how much it wants to use, and even who it sells to, without having to act according to the eyes of others. Although China currently has a gap in the technical level of Japan and the United States in some fields, as long as these "individual projects" do not make any mistakes and are suitable for their own direction, they will sooner or later be conquered by China. This is the advantage of independence and independence, and this is the advantage of a complete industrial system!
