Is there any difference in the rwrs? Like band coverage or elevation coverage?
Nothing known lol, but gaijin just treats newer = better for RWRs so it doesnt really matter.
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@Xeno_quaza
The other thread got closed so do you know if the F15J(M) is missing its rear MAWS for Fox2 and whether this is a bug or devs’ decision?
Yes it should have it and is a bug that it doesnt, but a correction from that thread. Its a doppler based system not an IR one. Japan didnt start developing IR / UV based MAWS until 2014~
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So the F15JM we have in game is MAWS for fox1 and fox3 from behind only? And the newer MAWS is rear for fox 2 only or all?
MAWS works for all approaching objects from the read hemisphere, even things like rockets. (And as its also listed more generally as an approach alert receiver, even hostile fighters.)
That being said, no, it doesnt have sensor fusion in the model we have in game, although there is a variant with an imrpoved RWR that does get sensor fusion for it, which im actually working on writing a suggestion for.
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Ok thanks for clearing things up.
Is this for the F15J super interceptor or is there another variant that you’re talking about?
Im referring to the “F-15J J-MSIP Modernization Type 2 (Improved Self-Defense Capability)” as its fully upgrade title would be, or just F-15 Modernized (Revised) as something closer to its actual name
Basically, it was a rewrite of the Type 2 modernization applied to certain lot C-14+ aircraft, containing an IEWS (Integratted electronic warfare system), which has features like jaming, sensor fusion, increased rwr performance.
Visually distinct by a bump behind the engine inlets.
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Interesting why dummy missile color choosed to be blue
I am still hoping for these two eagle variants to be added to Japan in the near future.
F-15DJ
Also with the F-15DJ it also allows for future intergration and implementation of dedicated ECM and Jamming equipment.
such as seen the secondary role of the F-15DJ’s being interdiction escort.
F-15DJ unique camouflages / Agressor liveries
F-15DJ with JHMCS
F-15J to be the F-15J J-MSIP Modernisation Type-2 (Improved Self-Defense Capability) images
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Anyone heard any rumblings on the F-15JSI lately?
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Not much other then boeing delaying things as usual…a little bird said Japan might just out right buy F-15EXs as a stop gap measure but thats all just hearsay for now…
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They should indeed buy a few, considering how many munitions those beasts can carry, they could even ask for some extra anti ship treats and all, not to mention they’d be new airframes with a lot more longevity and tech optimizations, I’d imagine modifying the JMs isn’t cheap either and won’t last as long
something I shared there,
Something that imo would make a neat TT or Squadron vehicle for Japan.
F-15J(modernised with IHI F-110-129 engines)
The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) is considering an industry proposal to re-engine its Boeing/Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Eagles with the General Electric F110-129 turbofan powerplant, as part of a planned forthcoming upgrade of the fighter.
Mitusbishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been conducting initial design work for an F-15 upgrade since March, under a ´2.16 billion ($14.79 million) contract from the Japan Defence Agency. The JASDF is to decide shortly on the final package of enhancements for its fleet of 194 licence-built F-15s.
The JASDF is being offered the F110-129 as an alternative to further upgrading of the existing Pratt & Whitney F100-220E turbofan fitted to Japan’s F-15s. The Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) licence-built F100 is the subject of an on-going digital engine electronic control retrofit, for about $3 million per engine.
The 29,000lb (129kN)-thrust F110, aside from providing improved performance, would offer future engine commonality between the F-15J and new Mitsubishi/Lockheed Martin F-2A/B due to enter service in early 2000. IHI has already signed an agreement with GE to build the F110-129 under licence for the F-2.
Installation of the F110 could potentially present a major design and manufacturing boost to MHI, given that Japan would be the first F-15 operator to commit to such a programme. The US Air Force has conducted a flight evaluation and qualification of two F110-powered F-15s, with the intent of offering a choice of engines to future customers, such as South Korea.
A major hurdle to overcome is finding the additional funding within an already stretched JDA budget for a new engine purchase. The JASDF is budgeting a total of ´40 billion to upgrade the F-15’s Raytheon APG-63 radar and avionics systems by 2003, of which Y9.2 billion has already been approved for fiscal year 1998. The first modernised aircraft is due to fly in 2001.
Source: Japan looks at Eagle engine swap - FlightGlobal
I can only imagine what that must be like,
F-15J’s with 5000kgf more thrust.
Instead going from F-100-IHI-200E
6230kgf dry thrust each
8630kgf wet thrust (after burner) each
total thrust
12460kgf dry thrust
17260kgf wt thrust
to F-110-IHI-129
each
6960kgf dry thrust
11480kgf wet thrust
total thrust of two engines
13920kgf dry thrust
22960kgf wet thrust
that’s an increase in total thrust of around
1460kgf dry thrust
and
5700kgf wet thrust (after burner)
compared to the F-100-IHI-200E engines.
note
Sadly it was never adopted. (as in it never left the proposal stage)
Reason why they didn’t is because the F-15J’s which were based on the F-15C’s unlike the E’s did not share a common engine bay, which would make Engine swapping difficult.
Which means they had to modify or re-design the engine bay to make it fit and work.
I came across this and thought that would make a neat interesting vehicle for Japan in game.
This configuration was just something what I think would make a good candidate for a Squadron Vehicle or maybe a foldered TT vehicle for the F-15J(M).
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