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

About the JASDF F-15J Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is viewed as probably one of the most formidable jet fighters nowadays. From the time its maiden journey in July 1972, this record breaking flying device has been a yardstick for jet fighter design. Running on two Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-100 turbofan engines, it's capable of speeds within the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 Eagle can hold a heavy and devastating complement of weaponry including internal 20mm M-61A-1 rotary cannon, plus four AIM-9L Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles.
The early manufacturing F-15 had been designated the F-15A, whilst the two-seat variation was called the B model. In 1979, a greater and upgraded F-15 ended up being introduced. One notable modification had been a 15percent upsurge in interior fuel capability, while even more gas was permitted by utilizing conformal tanks that snuggle beneath the wing and up against the jet inlet ramps. To accept this additional gas fat, the landing gear must be reinforced. These modified F-15's are called the C-type the single-seater and F-15D the two-seat variation.

In 1981 the Japanese Air self-defense Forces (JASDF) begin to employ these enhanced F15's. By the addition of their own designed electronic gear, these are typically 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 years ago.