Mitsubishi F-15J

F-15J
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15DJ
Role Air superiority fighter
National origin Japan
United States
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
McDonnell Douglas
First flight 4 June 1980
Introduction 7 December 1981
Status in service
Primary user Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Number built 213[1]
Developed from McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

The Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter based on the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle in use by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The F-15J was produced under license by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The subsequent F-15DJ and F-15J Kai variants were also produced. Japan is the largest customer of the F-15 Eagle outside the United States.[2] In addition to combat, F-15DJ roles include training. The F-15J Kai is a modernized version of the F-15J.[3][4]

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  2. ^ Rininger 2009, p. 150.
  3. ^ Orr, Christian D. (31 December 2023). "Japan's F-15J Fighter: Could It Beat China's J-20 Stealth Fighter?". The National Interest. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Mitsubishi F-15J (Peace Eagle)". www.militaryfactory.com. Retrieved 11 January 2024.