Mitsubishi F-2

[dark_claw]

The mechanical scanning radar TWS in the game predicts the target position and flight speed by using the last two search results. Their refresh target information frequency is closely related to the radar scan period (so a longer period will significantly affect the TWS quality).
The Su-34’s N004 radar TWS directly moves the beam to track the target of concern while searching the airspace. The target position and speed it provides are continuous and accurate.

[TheArcticFoxxo]

@Nagisei

The later F-2 variant with AAM-4 would be a bit too strong unless Gaijin nerfs AESA. While the AAM-4s seeker isn’t AESA, it still has datalink and could completely rely on aircraft for guidance (albeit maybe with some time delay/lag because of distance?). This is the real fear with AESA because if you can’t notch it, then you’re only option is being on the deck to avoid any teams fielding F-2s.

Granted its AESA being held back to any other nation’s equivalent would be quite a bad idea… APG-83 has almost triple the range of the F-2, while other radars such as the 62v2/v3 or 82 easily outclassing the F-2 in terms of platform.

[Nagisei]

@dark_claw

The Su-34’s N004 radar TWS directly moves the beam to track the target of concern while searching the airspace. The target position and speed it provides are continuous and accurate.

Ah gotcha.

@TheArcticFoxxo

Granted its AESA being held back to any other nation’s equivalent would be quite a bad idea… APG-83 has almost triple the range of the F-2, while other radars such as the 62v2/v3 or 82 easily outclassing the F-2 in terms of platform.

To be fair the comment you’re replying to was many months ago before ARH update.

At present moment, J/APG-1 or even J/APG-2 (might be necessary to use with J/ARG-1?) is fine. We have the AAM-4 and we also know that datalink turns off and never re-enables as soon as the ARH seeker finds something (even if chaff). So even an AESA equipped fighter with a normal PD ARH missile will get the same performance from the missile as a fighter equipped with a traditional mechanical PD radar.

Given that they are modeling AESA and PESA right now and Smin’s general comment about ESA radars, I suspect December might introduce the first AESA fighters, including the F-2 and F-15C (with APG-63(V)2). I don’t want to get my hopes but but I’m cautiously optimistic. It will most likely be equipped with AAM-3, AAM-4, AIM-7M, JDAMs (maybe even L-JDAMs). Could maybe even see ASMs.

[TheScienceOfWar]

Is there any evidence of Japanese use of Mk84 JDAM GBU-31 or LJDAM GBU-56 2000lb bombs on F-2? Considering the lack of other munitions, the presence of these is a big deal for its CAS capabilities. Especially the dual capability GBU-56 LJDAM. 500lb JDAMs are not super effective weapons in F&F GPS mode, so having only 500lb GBU-54 would not be too different from only having 500lb Paveways. Not great. Very difficult to fight Pantsir.

[Fireraid233]

GPS AND Laser guided JDAMS only

However ASM-2 might be able to target ground units in particular ASM-2B since its GPS guided and probably can be used with sniper pod for target track.

The IR version ASM-2 is a bit more iffy against ground but might still be possible. These missiles have 150km range and large warhead since they are Anti ship missiles first but not sure if gaijin will think its too powerful for ground.

[TheScienceOfWar]

I don’t see how it could possibly be worse than KH-38 being used ingame. Su-34 has six of those, this would only have 4 ASM-2. GPS guided ASM-2B is not the worst weapon around, it could be useful.

Anyhow, I know GBU-31 is in JASDF service, but not necessarily on F-2. GBU-31/GBU-56 are the same as GBU-38/54, except on Mk84 2000lbers instead of Mk82 500lbers. I hope to find evidence of their use for various reasons.

[yukkuringo]

The F-2 can be loaded in both JDAM and LJDAM.

[skultew1234]

I think he asks about 2000lbs versions of JDAM/LJDAM.
But as i know it is missing in JASDF