Tamiya 61030 - 1/48 JASDF F-15J Eagle  [61030]

About the JASDF F-15J Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is certainly perhaps one of the most solid jet fighters in the world today. Since its maiden journey in July 1972, this record breaking flying machine was a yardstick for jet fighter design. Running on two Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-100 turbofan machines, it really is capable of speeds inside Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 Eagle can hold much and devastating complement of weaponry such as for example interior 20mm M-61A-1 rotary cannon, plus four AIM-9L Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles.
The first manufacturing F-15 had been designated the F-15A, while the two-seat variation ended up being called the B model. In 1979, an improved and upgraded F-15 ended up being introduced. One notable change was a 15per cent boost in interior fuel ability, while also more gas had been permitted with the use of conformal tanks that snuggle beneath the wing and contrary to the jet inlet ramps. To accept this additional fuel fat, the landing gear had to be strengthened. These modified F-15's are called the C-type for the single-seater and F-15D for the two-seat variation.

In 1981 japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) commence to employ these improved F15's. With the help of their designed electronic gear, they're designated the J (single seat) and DJ (two-seat). The F-15J happens to be the centerpiece of Japan's atmosphere defense system since its purchase a long period ago.