Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Japan · first flew 1980 · fighter
The Mitsubishi F-15J is the single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather air-superiority fighter based on the F-15 Eagle and flown by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 19.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofans built under licence by IHI
- Single-seat air-superiority fighter based on the F-15 Eagle
- Japanese-built AAM-3 missiles carried on the wing stations
It looks like an F-15 Eagle, with a high-mounted wing and twin fins, and serves in JASDF markings.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle has a length of 19.43 m (64 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.05 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 2650 km/h (1647 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built under licence by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with McDonnell Douglas. It first flew on 4 June 1980 and entered service on 7 December 1981.
Variants
The F-15DJ is the two-seat version, used for training as well as combat roles, and the F-15J Kai is the upgraded variant.
Where you'll see it
In all, 213 were built, and Japan is the largest customer for the Eagle outside the United States. It also carries the Japanese-built AAM-3 missile.
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