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Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin Advanced Technology Demonstrator Family

The Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin, formerly known as the Advanced Technology Demonstrator-X (ATD-X), was Japan’s experimental stealth-technology demonstrator developed through the Japanese Ministry of Defense program with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as prime contractor. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported the aircraft’s first flight on April 22, 2016; the one-off demonstrator supported research into technologies for future Japanese fighter aircraft.

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Aliases
Mitsubishi X-2 ShinshinX-2ATD-XShinshinAdvanced Technology Demonstrator-X
Family Name
Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin
Full Name
Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin Advanced Technology Demonstrator Family
Roles
militaryexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin, formerly known as the Advanced Technology Demonstrator-X (ATD-X), was Japan’s experimental stealth-technology demonstrator developed through the Japanese Ministry of Defense program with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as prime contractor. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported the aircraft’s first flight on April 22, 2016; the one-off demonstrator supported research into technologies for future Japanese fighter aircraft.
First Flight Year
2,016
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:34:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:34:56 UTC