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LAPAN Fighter Experimental (LFX)
LAPAN · Fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter · Indonesia · Digital Age (2010–present)
The LAPAN Fighter Experimental (LFX) was a conceptual research and development program for an Indonesian fifth-generation stealth aircraft. Initiated by the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) in 2012, the project aimed to strengthen Indonesia's domestic defense industry. The LFX was designed with a focus on stealth capabilities, utilizing comparative studies of advanced platforms such as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, F-35, and Sukhoi Su-57.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Digital Age (2010–present)
- Country
- Indonesia
- Manufacturer
- LAPAN
- Primary Role
- Fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter
- Status
- Cancelled
- Propulsion
- Turbofan