tengu Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Hey all. Here's a nice view of the first of two Kai machines expected this year in Komatsu AB (note the modified missile wells and the missing 'hole' behind the canopy) delivered last month to 306SQ. The bird is seen today on an engine run-up, as JASDF Eagles are still grounded. Cheers 948 Edited November 14, 2007 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nice shot Tengu, thank you. I thought that F-15 kai would have had an antenna on the right fuselage horn and reinforcements on the radome but I can't see neither in the photo. Was I that wrong? If so what is the fortcoming Wolfpack resin kit for? TIA Paolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) I thought that F-15 kai would have had an antenna on the right fuselage horn and reinforcements on the radome but I can't see neither in the photo. Was I that wrong? If so what is the fortcoming Wolfpack resin kit for?TIA Paolo Hi, Paolo. You're right. 948 has been modified to the first Kai prototype (F-15J 928) standard, ie, without the new EW system being tested on the 2nd prototype (F-15J 942) wich includes 'electronic bulges' on the fuselage sides and twin tail antennae. I suppose 948 wil get those in time in that continuous J-MSIP programme Edited November 14, 2007 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nice shot! What does the kai-programme encompass? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nice and clean looking Eagle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Nice and clean looking Eagle. My thoughts too ... Thanks for the link Tengu ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Nice shot! :D What does the kai-programme encompass? What he said.... :lol: what is the difference between a regular F-15J and a KAI Eagle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Nice shot! What does the kai-programme encompass? In short: -new radar ( AN/APG-63(V)1 ) -new central computer -new data-link system (to share info with both the E-767 and E-2) -new EW system (including J/ALQ-8 Kai en J/APQ-1 Kai systems) -new AMRAAM missiles (AAM-4; wells are modified to hold them) There will be changes inside the cockpit too, with displays for both the data-link and EW systems. Other items intended for the bird include an IRST system and AAM-5 IR off-boresight missiles (linked to one of those ugly helmet mounted sights). There's budget for 32 such machines being refitted by 2008. Cheers :wub: BTW, for those interested in JASDF Eagles, looks like 303SQ is getting a 'new' unit marking. The grey background on wich the dragon is painted (in the shape of a '6') is being erased Edited November 15, 2007 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 BTW, for those interested in JASDF Eagles, looks like 303SQ is getting a 'new' unit marking. The grey background on wich the dragon is painted (in the shape of a '6') is being erased I eagerly await the first pictures of the new 303sq markings!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiki.o Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 BTW, for those interested in JASDF Eagles, looks like 303SQ is getting a 'new' unit marking. The grey background on wich the dragon is painted (in the shape of a '6') is being erased Damn, that was the best unit marking in JASDF :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Damn, that was the best unit marking in JASDF :D Still looks very much the same (I like the earlier one better :D -I mean the dragon head-) BTW, it seems that the crash of the F-2B at Nagoya has been traced to a wiring mistake and the type will resume fly in short time Edited November 19, 2007 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 In short:<...> There's budget for 32 such machines being refitted by 2008. Thanks, tengu! Will they also get the uprated engines at some point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tengu Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) Thanks, tengu! :)Will they also get the uprated engines at some point? Over the years JASDF Eagles have been getting license-built F100-IHI-220E DEEC (Digital Electronic Engine Control) engines to replace the original ones as they are overhauled (I believe this is the J-MSIP 5). This should be the engine powering the Kai as no 'new' engine is included in the programme. Here's a pic of 2nd prototype (note 'bulges' on intake and tail antennae) 942 Cheers Edited November 19, 2007 by tengu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deino Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi ... Just a short question ... I know that the original quite ambitious F-15J-Kai update project has been cut considerably (no operational IRST, downdraded (?) EW(ECM-suite, ...) but is there any open info avaiblable about what was left in that upgrade, how many were converted or planned to be ... ?? Thanks in advance, Deino Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Checksix Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Tengu, Sooooooo happy to find u back here with JASDF news ! C6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Tengu, Sooooooo happy to find u back here with JASDF news ! C6 Uhhh...check the date of Tengu's last post in this thread: November 2007! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Checksix Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Uhhh...check the date of Tengu's last post in this thread: November 2007! Oupssssss ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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