#Mitsubishi F-4EJ Kai

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F-4EJ Kai

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McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II Japan selected the F-4 as its new fighter at the end of the 1960s. On 1 November 1968, this choice was made public and Japan became one of the few countries that license-produced this aircraft.

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McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II, JASDF

Source: Jeroen Bos

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Got four out of eight sketches, still need 3 more to go to complete it

01. Eens

02. Mutsu - FGR.2 (done)

03. Sántora. - F-5E (done)

04. Sharon

05. Sheryl

06. Silvy - T-2K (done)

07. Saryn. - F-4EJ(改) (done)

08. Insinya - F-4E (Done)

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RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II 77-6397, JASDF, 501 Hikotai, taking off from Hyakuri AB at dusk by Jeroen Bos Via Flickr: McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II 67-6397 (cn M097), Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), Chubu Koku Homentai (Central Air Defence Force), Teisatsu Kokutai (Air Recce. Group), 501 Hikotai (Squadron), Hyakuri AB. F-4EJ / F-4EJ Kai / RF-4EJ Kai Two-seat all-weather specialized air defense fighter version of the F-4E. The F-4EJ has in common with the F-4E the Westinghouse AN/APQ-120 radar fire control system, the 20-mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon and the AIM-7 and AIM-9 air-to-air missile capability. The majority of the F-4EJs were built under license by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MIH) in Japan. 2 were directly delivered from McDonnell and built in St Louis. A further 138 were built by MIH, of which 8 were assembled using McDonnell delivered parts. The original F-4EJ had no air to ground capability to make clear to its neighboring countries that it was purely meant for air defense purposes. As a result the nuclear weapons control unit, the bombing computer (ASQ-91), the air-to-ground missile ‘Bullpup’ and its control device ARW-77 were omitted. Also the F-4EJs lacked the aerial refueling capability of standard F-4s. The air defense role was further emphasized by removing the slats and replacing them by leading wing edge flaps to improve acceleration when scrambled on QRA. Removing the slat mechanism saves weight and reduces drag. In a later stage air-to-ground capability as well as the aerial refueling capability were added on the improved (‘Kai’) version of the F-4EJ. The F-4EJ Kai has improved avionics, including the AN/APG-66J pulse-doppler radar and ground attack capability, including the ASM-1 anti-ship missile. 90 of the original 140 F-4EJs were converted to the ‘Kai’ standard. A further 14 F-4EJs were refurbished to RF-4EJs to strengthen the original RF-4E fleet which had been reduced in size due to aircraft being lost in accidents. This F-4 77-6397 is one of those F-4EJ’s converted to RF-4EJs. Sadly, the JASDF has withdrawn the F-4 fleet as of 2020 except for a few remaining at Gifu. Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_McDonnell_Douglas_F-4_Phant... , ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-4_%28%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%29 (Wikipedia Japan) , designer.home.xs4all.nl/models/f4ej-32/f4-32-1.htm

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McDonnell F-4EJ Kai Phantom II ‘17-8439 / 439’ by Alan Wilson Via Flickr: c/n M139 (Mitsubishi built) Built 1981 Operated by 301 Hikotai, Japanese Air Self Defence Force Hyakuri Air Base, Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 19th March 2019

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Japan - Air Force McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II 57-8354 MSN: M054 Nyutabaru (RJFN) Japan https://t.co/AZvr1HkBgV

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Истребитель-бомбардировщик McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) "F-4EJ Kai Phantom II" ВВС Японии, Ибараки / Хякури, Япония - 4 ноября 2018 г. ©Фото: Buffalo Fighter-bomber McDonnell Douglas (Mitsubishi) "F-4EJ Kai Phantom II" Japanese Air Force, Ibaraki / Hyakuri, Japan - November 4, 2018. #Aircraft #Fighter #Bomber #AirForce #Aircraft #Japan #Самолет #Истребитель #Бомбардировщик #McDonnellDouglas #Mitsubishi #F4EJKai #Phantom_II #ВВС #Авиация #Япония https://www.instagram.com/p/B24UqUCotRf/?igshid=7gn3hx33rk9a

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@ClassicNavalAir JASDF 301 TFS 30th Anniversary special colors Mitsubishi F-4EJ Kai. #PhantomFriday https://t.co/4WKhWycilH

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Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Chinese Spy Plane Over Miyako Strait

For the initially time in over a thirty day period, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has publicized the interception of a overseas military plane.

Pursuing a 6-week hiatus, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has for the very first time unveiled the interception of a international army plane by the Japan Air Self Defense Pressure (JASDF). The assistance scrambled fighter jets to intercept a People’s Liberation Military Navy Air Pressure (PLANAF) Shaanxi Y-9JB (GX-8) electronic warfare and surveillance plane in the East China Sea crossing the Miyako Strait on June 16, the MoD explained in a recent statement.

Japanese airspace was not violated, according to the MoD.

The plane was escorted traveling by way of intercontinental airspace involving the Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako. Intercepts of People’s Liberation Army Air Pressure (PLAAF) and PLANAF plane principally get place in airspace shut to Okinawa and Miyako in the East China Sea. The Miyako Strait is one of the principal entryway for Chinese air forces and the People’s Liberation Military Navy (System) into the Pacific Ocean and frequently holds extended-array exercises in its vicinity and bordering place.

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The final described intercept of two Y-9JB (GX-8) electronic warfare and surveillance aircraft flying about the East China Sea took place in March. The PLAAF and PLANAF normally rely on Y-9JBs, an upgraded variant of China’s 1st-technology Y-8DZ and Y-8G digital reconnaissance aircraft, to carry out surveillance missions in shut proximity to Japanese islands and airspace. As I observed somewhere else, the Y-9JB was retrofitted a pair of a long time back again:

In 2015, the Y-9JB was reportedly upgraded with a 5,000-horsepower 6C turboprop motor with six-blade composite propellers to enhance its selection and stamina. Additionally, the aircraft was retrofitted with enhanced cabin pressurization for missions in bigger altitudes. It purportedly has also been equipped with upgraded electronic units, including new fairings and antennas.

Given the PLANAF aircraft’s pennant quantity, the plane that was tracked by Japanese aircraft on June 16 most most likely belongs to the 4th Air Regiment of the 2nd PLANAF “specialized” Division dependent at Laiyang in Shangdong Province. The division is element of the PLAN’s North Sea Fleet. It principal missions are anti-submarine warfare, digital indicators intelligence, and electronic warfare operations.

Japan’s MoD usually publishes scrambles from Y-9JB aerial patrols at an approximate four-week interval. It is unclear no matter whether the new reporting split has been owing to a reduction in PLANAF/PLAAF exercise, or no matter whether the MoD is more selectively earning these intercepts public.

The JASDF scrambled its fighter jets 999 instances against overseas armed forces plane in fiscal calendar year 2018. In 2018, 64 p.c of the overall, or 638 scrambles had been against PLAAF/PLANAF plane, up from 500 in 2017.

“The JASDF is confronted by a pending shortage of fighter plane as the service has doubled the quantity of fighters dispatched for each intercept of overseas navy planes from two to 4 in 2016,” I wrote in Could. “The JASDF makes use of Mitsubishi F-15J/Kai all-climate air superiority fighters, F-2 multirole fighter jets, a Mitsubishi license-created variant of Lockheed Martin’s F-16, and F-4EJ/RF-4 Phantom II fighter plane to carry out scrambles.”

Earlier this month, the Plan aircraft provider Liaoning was also noticed by the JASDF and Japan Maritime Self Defense Power (JMSDF) transiting the Miyako Strait from the East China Sea into the Pacific.

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JASDF Mitsubishi F-4EJ Kai Phantom II rolling out at Hyakuri Air Base, Omitama, Japan

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3 out of 8 sisters finished,

Sheryl, Silvy and Saryn

5, 6, 7

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Some stuff I drew at work

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José Luis Celada Euba

Final year 2019 Phantoms

Japan Air Self Defence Forces, 302 Sqn, McDonnell (Mitsubishi) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II, Hyakuri Airshow 2018, IBR / RJAH.

msn M099, serial 77-8399, special markings

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José Luis Celada Euba

Final year 2019 Phantoms

Japan Air Self Defence Forces, 302 Sqn, McDonnell (Mitsubishi) F-4EJ Kai Phantom II, Hyakuri Airshow 2018, IBR / RJAH

msn M128, serial 07-8428, special markings

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McDonnell RF-4EJ Kai Phantom II ‘77-6392 / 392’ by Alan Wilson Via Flickr: c/n M092 (Mitsubishi built) Built 1977 as an F-4EJ with the serial 77-8392 but later converted to an RF-4EJ to supplement the RF-4E fleet and renumbered 67-6392. Operated by 501 Hikotai, Japanese Air Self Defence Force and wearing the RF-4EJs standard ‘lizard’ colour scheme. Hyakuri Air Base, Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 19th March 2019