FS-X FIGHTER'S CONTROL `GOOD' IN FIRST FLIGHT
The initial prototype of Japan's FS-X close air support fighter demonstrated smooth handling characteristics during its first flight from Mitsubishi's Nagoya test facilities. Test pilot Yoshiyuki Watanabe, a 43-year-old ex-air force pilot, said the 38-min. flight on Oct. 7 was without difficulty and...
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