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Mitsubishi F-15J(M) (Type I) ADTW #12-8928 (Type III IRST) Peace Eagle - JASDF’s Eyed’ Eagle
Hi and welcome to my 90th, which is about the post-Modernization F-15J(M) (Type I) ADTW with Type III IRST, hope you like it. 
First of all:
- Feel free to share more Information and / or correct me if something is wrong
- Discuss respectfully, any aggressive kind or verbal abuse will be reported, the Forum rules also apply here
- As there are only a very few pictures of this specific config, I will add pictures of other F-15J(M)s as well
Background History
The 1974 budget proposal allocated funds for the first time for the third F-X survey to find successors to the F-104J/DJ and F-4EJ. The selection began in 1975 and narrowed down 13 candidates to seven models: F-14, F-15, F-16, F-17, Mirage F1, J37 and Tornado IDS. The defense agency sent investigation teams to these models. In 1976, the F-14, F-15 and F-16 were selected as candidates. The F-16 was excluded due to its lack of all-weather capability and long-duration capability, leaving the choice between the F-14 and F-15. The F-15 was judged to be superior in climb performance, acceleration and air combat capability, as well as value for money, and was officially selected in 1976.
The F-15 was finally officially selected as the primary fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on December 28, 1977. The “Peace Eagle” Project resulted in the signing of a license agreement between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI )and McDonnell-Douglas on March 29, 1978. The procurement of 23 aircraft was decided for 1978.
Production began immediately and Japanese engineers were dispatched to St. Louis. In 1980 the first aircraft was delivered and brought to Okinawa after several tests. By 1999, a total of 213 aircraft had been procured. Production ended with the J-type on November 4, 1998 and the DJ-type on October 25, 1999.
The Japan Multi-Stage Improvement Program (J-MSIP) for the F-15J/DJ began in 1985 and includes several stages to improve operational capabilities. A total of 103 aircraft (82-8899 to 82-8965 for the J-type and 52-8063 to 92-8098 for the DJ type) were delivered. Improvements to date include installation of the MIL-STD-1553B data bus, replacement of the central computer with models with higher processing capacity, addition of electrical wiring for (future) air-to-air missiles, conversion of the weapons control panel from analog to screen (MPCD), the Conversion of the fire control system to AN/AWG-20 PACS, modernization of the engines to F100-IHI-220E for improved durability and thrust evolve, and installation of J/APQ-1 tail warning system on later aircraft (#62-8958 and above).
In 2004, the Japanese Government approved a Mid-Term Defense Program (MTDP) to modernize the F-15J-MSIPs.
The Mitsubishi F-15J(M) (Type I) ADTW (Type III IRST) Overall
The J-MSIP aircraft modernization program was initially divided into Type I and Type II and carried out by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). As time went on and the budget progressed, the plan changed and the official type classification was discontinued, but many of the original renovation points were retained. The medium-term defense development plan for fiscal year 2005-2009 called for the overhaul of 26 aircraft. Due to delays in selecting the next F-X aircraft, the J-MSIP aircraft had to be modernized to compensate for the disadvantage in defense performance.
The Type I modernization for the F-15J included a change of the central computer from CP-1075A/AYK to CP-1075C(P)/AYK, upgrading the fire control radar by replacing the AN/APG-63 with the AN/APG-63(V)1. Improvements were also made to the air conditioning (from LPWS to HPWS) and the power generator (from 50 kVA to 75 kVA), eliminating the round air conditioning outlet on the right side of the rear cockpit area. Other changes included the acquisition of operational capability of AAM-4 / (B) and countermeasures against radio interference for communications equipment.
Modifications for new air-to-air missiles were initially carried out as part of regular maintenance but were later integrated into the modernization (M) program for J-MSIP airframes. These modifications include rewriting the central computer and radar OFP, replacing the LAU-106/A launcher with the LAU-106A/A; which continues to support the AIM-7, replacing the fire control set (AN/AWG-20 to AN/AWG-27), the installation of the J/ARG-1 transmitter (necessary for AAM-4), the modification of the J/APR-4A radar warning system and the J/ALQ-8 air jamming system as well as the modification of the AAI interrogation antenna on the panel antenna of the AN/APG-63 radars.
The Type II upgrades continued the F-15J modernization and renovation program and included full operational capability of the AAM-5/B and the installation of HMD using JHMCS.
The Type I and Type II designations are today obsolete as both upgrade phases have already been completed, now its just F-15J(M) or F-15J “modernized”. These modernized aircraft are mostly known as F-15J Kai or F-15MJ and officially designated F-15J(M), which, however, is rarely communicated.
In game, the F-15J(M) (Type I) ADTW would be a mix of the F-15J(M) already in the game, which is practically Type II (i.e. fully modernized), and the normal F-15J; we would have the AN/APG-63(V)1, the new cockpit display and AAM-4 capability, but no rear aspect MAWS (which is currently missing in the game), as well as no AAM-5 or JHMCS capability, but in return an IRST and the possibility of getting experimental armament.
Armament of the F-15J(M) (Type I) ADTW
Thanks to the new electronics, cabling and MLRs, the modernized F-15J is able to carry AAM-4 / (B) and AIM-120A/B/C. With the new LAU-106A/A and LAU-128 its technically possible to carry up to eight AIM-120s, though not done in service. Technically, experimental missiles, such as XAAM-4 and XAAM-4(B) can be equipped.
Air-to-Air Missiles
- 4x AIM-9L
- 4x AAM-3
- 4x AIM-7M
- 4-8x AIM-120A / B
- 4-8x AIM-120C-5 / -7 / -8
- 4x AAM-4 / B
Guided- / Dumb-Bombs & Rockets
- 18x Mk.82
- 3x Mk.84
- 9x BLU-27/B
- 4x CBU-87/B
Specifications, Electronics and Internal
The Type III IRST is a highly advanced infrared search and track system capable of detecting and tracking missiles while simultaneously operating alongside the Radar. With Dual-Band, IRCCM capabilities, target ranging, and angle finding similar to the PIRATE system, it ensures accurate target acquisition. Additionally, its real-time target error calculation, combined with its confirmed ability to slave targets, suggests that the AAM-4’s ECCM can effectively integrate with it for improved engagement reliability.
- Crew: 1
- Length: 19,43 m
- Wingspan: 13,05 m
- Height: 5,6 m
- Max. takeoff weight: 30.845 kg
- Powerplant: 2x Ishikawajima-Harima F100-IHI-220E
- Dry thrust: 2 × 64,9 kN
- Afterburner thrust: 2 × 105,7 kN
- Maximum speed: 2.511 km/h
- Service ceiling: 17.944 m
- Rate of climb: 341 m/s
- Maximum g-load: +9g / -3g
Thanks for your time, hope you liked it 
[Will add more if there are some (more) important / declassified things]
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Sources:
Links
https://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/f15_15.html
Boeing to add electronic warfare system on Japanese F-15J Eagle Super
https://trafficnews.jp/post/79264/2
http://www.f-15j.com/archive/mecha/mrm/mrm.htm
F-15J (航空機) - Wikipedia
Books / Other:
Air Force Magazine - The Air Force Association (July 1997)
Weapons of War: Fighter Jets Inside & Out - Jim Winchester (2012)
イラスト入りイラス ト 自衛隊 河津幸秀著 (2010)
Secrets of JSDF Military Aircraft - PHP - Seki Kentaro (2015)
F-15イーグル Flight Manual ＆ Air-to-Air Weapon Delivery Manual 日本語訳永久保存版 - 青木謙知 (2022)
Jane’s All The Worlds Aircraft (1991-92)