The Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter based on the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle in use by the Japan Air Self-Defence Force.
The F-15J was produced under license by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
The subsequent F-15DJ and F-15J Kai variants were also produced.
Japan is the largest customer of the F-15 Eagle outside the United States.
In addition to combat, F-15DJ roles include training.
The F-15J Kai is a modernized version of the F-15J.
Variants
F-15J
Single-seat all-weather air-superiority fighter version for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force 139 built under license in Japan by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1981-97, two built in St. Louis.
F-15DJ
Two-seat training version for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force.
12 built in St. Louis, and 25 built under license in Japan by Mitsubishi in the period 1981–1997.