F-15J
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The F-15, the commanding fighter built for the U.S. Air Force, was developed by McDonnell Douglas with its first flight in 1972.
In Japan, it was introduced into the Air Self-Defense Force, and manufactured and licensed as the F-15J, with MHI as the primary contractor.
Beginning in 1981, there has been a total of 199 units, including the F-15DJs, manufactured and delivered to the Air Self-Defense Force.
| Width | 13.1m |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.4m |
| Height | 5.6m |
| Max. gross weight | Approximately 25,000kg |
| Engine | Approximately 8,600kg (with usage of after burner 10,600kg)×2 |
| Max. speed | Approximately M2.5 |
| Equipment | 20mm class machine gun ×1 Air-to-air radar missiles ×4 Air-to-air infrared missiles ×4 |
Headquarters: Aerospace Headquarters
Works: Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works
