Japan Considering Naming its GCAP Fighter After the WW2-Era A7M ‘Reppu’: Reports
The A7M Reppu (Strong Gale) was conceived to succeed the legendary A6M Zero, but it never flew. Reports from Japan, quoting defense officials in deep background, have said the country’s MoD (Ministry of Defense) is considering designating its sixth-generation fighter being developed under the collaborative GCAP (Global Combat Air Program) as “Reppu” (Strong Wind/Gale), after […] The post Japan Considering Naming its GCAP Fighter After the WW2-Era A7M ‘Reppu’: Reports appeared first on The Aviationist.
The A7M Reppu (Strong Gale) was conceived to succeed the legendary A6M Zero, but it never flew. Reports from Japan, quoting defense officials in deep background, have said the country’s MoD (Ministry of Defense) is considering designating its sixth-generation fighter being developed under the collaborative GCAP (Global Combat Air Program) as “Reppu” (Strong Wind/Gale), after […]
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