E/A-18D JASDF

[Firefox]

In alternate reality, Japan did not follow through with their F-2 development due to cost overruns. Instead it selected F/A-18 to replace its aging F-1. When it comes to electronic warfare, despite many expect that Japan will take up E/A-18G like Australia, Japan went for a different route. It converted some of its F/A-18D to E/A-18D with parts used by E/A-18G and some indigenous technologies. The reason for this route is unclear, many believe it's because Japan is adamant to restart its indigenous aircraft program.

[McColm]

Wow that does look good 

[comrade harps]

Wow that does look good 

lt does indeed. I love that you've straightened out the curvaceous counter shading, that's an inspired  move.

[Firefox]

Yeah, the straightened out camo actually turned out better than I thought. Here's another one together with my non-what if RAAF F/A-18A+

[Old Wombat]

Pretty! But, then the Japanese tend to do "pretty" schemes.

[Firefox]

Yup, JASDF is one of the few left that still do colorful scheme, but the JASDF F-35 will soon kill this off as well 

[su27rules]

 

[zenrat]

 

[NARSES2]

That's come out well 

[Nick]

That is spiffy!! I like it.

When I read F-1 up there I thought of the Dassault Mirage F1. Wouldn't that look nice in blue? 

[DogfighterZen]

 

[Joe C-P]

I can dig it!


JoeP

[ChernayaAkula]

Nice! 

[diegoepoimaria]

Very nice!
Neat and clean , and a nice idea for a conversion , with a great backstory!