E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System AWACS

The Boeing 767 AWACS airborne warning and control system has been selected by Japan to hold out airborne surveillance and command and control (C2) operations for tactical and air defence forces. The surveillance system relies on a flexible, multimode radar, that allows AWACS to separate maritime and airborne targets from ground and sea muddle radar returns.

The Boeing E-767 Airborne Warning and control System (AWACS) developed as a natural progression from the E-3 Sentry following the closure of Boeing's 707 production line. The E-767 combines a Boeing 767-200ER airframe with the APY-2 development of the Sentry's APY-1 radar and mission system. The 767 is six feet longer, has 50 % more floor area, nearly twice the cabin volume and can fly higher, faster and longer than the initial 707.

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F-4EJ Kai Supersonic Fighter Aircraft

The F-4 is the supersonic fighter developed by McDonnell Douglas for U.S. Navy, with its 1st flight in 1958. In Japan, was introduced into the Air Self-Defense Force, and made and licensed as the F-4EJ. MHI is the primary contractor. With delivery beginning in 1971 to the Air Self-Defense Force, a complete of 140 units are manufactured so far. in this aircraft, the multiple seats are arranged lengthwise, and this style is employed by the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and by numerous countries in the world. Approximately 5,200 units are manufactured.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force received 154 Japanese F-4EJ Phantoms together with the ultimate Phantom designed worldwide. All Japanese F-4EJs are optimized for the air defense role and used to equip six interceptor squadrons. In total 96 upgraded to the F-4EJ "Kai" (new) standard and serve the JASDF well into the new millenium. For recce 14 RF-4EJs are received, later boosted with 17 F-4EJs converted to reconnaissance Phantom as RF-4EJ-Kai.

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Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle Japan Fighter Aircraft

Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) is the largest user of Foreign Affairs of the F-15, and Japan is the only licensed manufacturer of this type. The F-15 fighter to the integrated command of the U.S. Air Force, was developed by McDonnell Douglas with its first flight in 1972. In Japan, air was introduced into the SDF, and manufacturing and licensing as the F-15J, with MHI as prime contractor. Since 1981, there has been a total of 223 units, including the F-15DJs, manufactured and delivered to the Air Self-Defense Force. The Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Eagle is the principal air superiority fighter operated by the JASDF.

The F-15J is identical to the F-15C, apart from some changes in avionics. These differ from the F-15C / D, with the deletion of sensitive ECM, radar warning equipment and nuclear weapons delivery. The AN/ALQ-135 is replaced by indigenous RHAWS AN/ALR-56 J/ALQ-8 and is replaced by J/APR-4. The F-15C has provisions for packet FAST (Fuel and Sensor Tactical) on each side of the fuselage, each giving an additional 5,000 pounds (2268 kg) of fuel. With FAST packs in place and three 600-US gallon (2.271 liters) tanks pylons, the gross weight of the F-15C is greater than 66.700 pounds (30.255 kg). This gives a range of more than five hours, and a ferry range of 3080 miles unrefuelled (4957 km).

The Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) initially purchased 88 F-15 aircraft to replace four squadrons of F-104Js and operate with six squadrons of F-4EJs, the latter seems to be the task less difficult goals. Deliveries began in July 1980. This "Peace Eagle" program includes 12 F-15DJ two-seater, which, like the first two F-15J cars were built in St. Louis by McDonnell Douglas. The remaining 86 F-15Js were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The first F-15J was delivered in July 1981 and the first operational squadron was activated in Nyutabaru AB in late 1982.

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Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin Japan Advance Aircraft

The Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin is a Japanese Advance aircraft developed by the Ministry of Defense Technical Research and Development (TRDI) for research purposes. ATD-X is an acronym that stands for "Advanced Technology Demonstrator - X". Japanese name is Shin-shin aircraft, which means "what you think." The main contractor is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the aircraft will be used as a technology demonstrator and prototype internal investigation to determine whether advanced technologies for a fifth-generation fighter aircraft are viable. The inaugural flight is scheduled for 2014. The design of the aircraft reflects those of several U.S. fighters fourth and fifth generation, especially the F-22 Raptor.

The ATD-X Shinshin also has a 3D thrust vectoring with 3 paddles on each engine nozzle. Its radar is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar called "multifunction RF sensor ', which is intended to have broad-spectrum agility. The nozzles on the prototype seems to be discovered and may have a slight negative effect on the characteristics stealth aircraft. Japan is ready to develop its own new generation of stealth fighter planes to reduce its dependence on foreign technology and counter similar moves from China and Russia. Japan, which wants to replace its aging fleet of combat, has also made overtures to Washington on the possibility of purchasing the U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.However, the U.S. Congress has repeatedly banned the sale of aircraft to any foreign government in an attempt to safeguard the advanced technology in their country.

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