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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mitsubishi F-15J
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1981–1997
Quantity
213
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1980
- Service Entry Year1981
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAir superiority fighter, training
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney F100-220 (or −100)The engine is a Pratt & Whitney F100 built under licence by IHI Corporation .
- Engine ModelF100-IHI-220E
- Number of Engines2
- AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed2,650 km/h
- Service Ceiling20,000 m
- Rate of Climb254 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Length19.43 m
- Empty Weight12,700 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
- Hardpoints10
- Internal Gun1× 20 mm M61 Vulcan 940 shells.
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 1997Production ended
45
years in service
16
years in production
213
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
21AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS7COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS27JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
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