KHI: 5 times the thrust, small turbo jet engine: Target aircraft of the SDF
Kawasaki Heavy Industries:
Small turbojet engine: “KJ100”
Developed a small turbojet “KJ100” with a thrust of 400 weight kilograms (at rest on the ground).
Currently, the SDF’s target aircraft uses the engine “KJ 14: 70 kgs”.
“KJ100”: Engine thrust
The thrust of the “KJ100” small turbo jet engine holds a thrust that is five times higher than that of the current engine “KJ14.”
It is possible to mount it on a heavy target machine.
It can also be installed on a long distance island defense beyond the island or on a glider drone.
In the end, we aim to install supersonic business jets on experimental machines, promoted by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
SDF target aircraft:
Kawasaki has delivered 90 “KJ14” for the target aircraft of the SDF.
The target aircraft is a missile type, which travels straight ahead.
If ｗe use the large thrust “KJ100”,
Increase the flight distance of the target aircraft,
It is possible to avoid the shooting of the SDF aircraft and to make high-level movements.
Since the flight speed is also increased, the accuracy of training can also be expected.