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[Damian2]

Hi all!

I'm using m cell phone as a modem as m wireless parts will onl be arriving mid November ( ). As the title says place 'er colpeted pics here for all to see!

[nev]

In the early 1980s the JASDF began to search around for a new jet trainer to replace their aging T-33s and Fuji T-1s as jet trainers.  Although an indiginous solution would have been the preferred option, it was obvious that they would not be able to produce an aircraft of their own that was more capable, more versatile and more value for money than the BAe Hawk.  As such, a contract was signed in 1982 for license production by Mitsubishi of 204 Hawks (the first 2 were built in Britain, the next 2 supplied as kits for construction in Japan, the remaining 200 all being built locally).

The first Japanese built Hawk flew in 1985, and entered full service the following year.  Given the designation T-4, it quickly became known by its pilots as the Iruku (dolphin), its bulbous canopy and pointed nose being reminiscent of the aquatic mammal.

The Hawk's primary role is as a basic and intermediate jet trainer, but every front line squadron also have 2 Hawks on their books for use as squadron hacks, which fulfil a variety of roles - aiding type conversion, maintaining currency for pilots on ground tours, incentive flights, adversary/aggressor and target towing to name some.

In the mid 90s the JASDF announced the FS-X requirement (which led to the F-2), included in which was the requirement for use as an advanced jet trainer and weapons/tactical training replacing the T-2.  However as the costs of the FS-X program mounted a cheaper alternative was sought and the decision was taken to develop their own version of the Hawk 100 that BAe were working on.  Designated T-4B, a further 42 of these were built, the first being delivered in 1999.


T-4B Iruku of 501 Hikotai






T-4A Iruku of 504 Hikotai







IP thread and more pics can be found here

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

From the late seventies a resurgent militarist Japanese Government began to upgrade and develop all of the JSDF's equipment. Following the second Kuril Island incident in 1985 when four out of six A-4MJ's were hacked out of the sky by defending MiG's, Sea Harriers were acquired to escort any future attackers - the full story will appear on Alternative History sometime soon.

Kawasaki A-4MJ Kai Skyhawk
204 Squadron
Hitoki AB, 1987



















Kit: Hasegawa 1:48 A-4M 'Last Skyhawk' boxing
Paint: All enamels, Xtracolour & Humbrol
Decals: Various sources & kit
Extras: Hasegawa weapons sets for loadout, Eduard 'Zoom' set for the cockpit. 'Altered' centreline fuel tank.

Thanks for looking.

Ian

[Excalibur]

After acquiring the American F-86, the Japanese in a bid to learn more about other Jets & technology decided to acquire a Squadron of Mysteres, this Squadrons role was disimilar air combat & CAP missions around the North Japanese Coast. Although not seeing much action the Mysteres did ocassionally catch a stray Russian Bear. Here we see one armed with 2 sidewinders & 2 Falcon missiles.

JSDF Mystere, sorry about pics had to use web cam again. I think they turned out pretty good though.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/exc.../mystere111.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/exc.../Mystere222.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/exc.../mystere333.jpg

I like different camo schemes, painted in Gunze cobalt blue & matt Black.

[comrade harps]

Panavia/Mitsubishi Tornado J-Kai
3 Kokudan/3 Hikotai, Misawa, Japan
21 June, 2007, versus DPRK Peoples Liberation Navy



When the UN's Restore Dignity "humanitarian mission" into the DPRK was met with resistance, Japan came under attack from what the UN claimed was a "failed state." In response, the Japanese Self Defence Force was put at the disposal of the UN, although voluntarily restricted from operations on or above the Korean Peninsula land mass.

On the night of the 21st June, Japanese aircraft and naval vessels made their first combat engagements of the conflict when the DPRK's navy left port en-mass in an vain attempt at maritime defence. This night would go down in history as the Korean Turkey Shoot.

8 licence built Mitsubishi Tornado J-Kai anti-shipping attack aircraft were the first JASDF jets in actions, including this one. According to official media releases, the unnamed crew of this aircraft "participated in the sinking" of one Kronshtadt class vessel and two P6 class torpedo boats during the night.

Ordnance:
CAe "Azure Shadow" Sky Shadow J-Kai ECM pod
CAe "Beige Ox" towed radar decoy
2 x external fuel tanks fuel
2 x AAM-4 and 2 x AAM-2 on LAU-138 launchers (with integrated Bombardier "Ruby Vision" chaff dispensers)
Sony tactical communications jamming pod (Japanese designation unknown, Canadian code name "Wheat Hat")
CAe "Obsidian Rule" TIALD-2000 targeting pod
2 x JM-117 with GCS-1 IR guidance kit
ASM-2Kai IIR guided anti-shipping missile
2 x Bombardier "Jade River" chaff/flare dispensers





comrade harps

[anthonyp]

Lancer's JASDF Buccaneer from this thread:



And that's it!  I'm locking this thread and setting up a poll for Damian2 since he's having ISP issues.