Kawasaki C-X program
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The Kawasaki C-X program was Japan’s development initiative for a next-generation military transport aircraft that ultimately led to the creation of the Kawasaki C-2.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese defense program
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military aircraft development program ⓘ |
| aircraftConfigurationTargeted |
high-wing design
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rear cargo ramp ⓘ twin-engine jet transport ⓘ |
| aircraftTypeTargeted |
strategic transport aircraft
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tactical transport aircraft ⓘ |
| cargoRole |
airdrop of supplies
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medical evacuation capability ⓘ military logistics transport ⓘ troop transport ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| designGoal |
compatibility with international air traffic regulations
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higher cruise speed ⓘ improved short takeoff and landing performance ⓘ increased payload capacity over Kawasaki C-1 ⓘ longer range than Kawasaki C-1 ⓘ modern avionics integration ⓘ |
| designPartner | Japan Ministry of Defense NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| engineTypeTargeted | high-bypass turbofan engines ⓘ |
| industry | aerospace ⓘ |
| missionProfile |
disaster relief support
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humanitarian relief operations ⓘ international peacekeeping support ⓘ strategic airlift ⓘ tactical airlift ⓘ |
| motivation |
modernization of Japan Air Self-Defense Force transport fleet
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replacement of aging transport aircraft ⓘ |
| operatorTarget | Japan Air Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| outcome | introduction of Kawasaki C-2 into JASDF service ⓘ |
| purpose | development of a next-generation military transport aircraft ⓘ |
| relatedProgram | Kawasaki P-X program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaced |
Kawasaki C-1
NERFINISHED
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NAMC YS-11 (in some transport roles) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| resultedIn | Kawasaki C-2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sharedComponentsWith | Kawasaki P-1 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sharedDevelopmentWith | Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| soughtCapability |
inter-theater airlift
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intra-theater airlift ⓘ operations from relatively short runways ⓘ |
| status | completed ⓘ |
| successorAircraft | Kawasaki C-2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| technologyFocus |
advanced composite materials
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fly-by-wire flight control system ⓘ glass cockpit avionics ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 21st century ⓘ |
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