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Mitsubishi F-15J
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MitsubishiF-15J

Air Superiority Fighters · Japan · 1981
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MitsubishiF-15J

Mitsubishi F-15J
Mitsubishi F-15J Photo: Angelique Perez, U.S. Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
90
Agility
85
Speed
80
Radar & Avionics
85
Range
75
Stealth
10
Survivability
85
Reliability
90
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Japan
ManufacturerBoeing
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraCold War
In service1981–1997
Operators1 countries
Quantity213
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
7/30
Cold War
21/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
90
Agility
85
Speed
80
Radar & Avionics
85
Range
75
Stealth
10
Survivability
85
Reliability
90
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mitsubishi F-15J
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)
—
76
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ 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
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
  2. 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
Mitsubishi F-15J 1981
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 200units
200active
📖 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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