Post by Admin on Aug 2, 2020 9:07:19 GMT -5
Good idea, invest in a capable proven platform.
This will be similar to the Boeing/USA F-15EX
being acquired by the USAF.
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The majority of upgrades for the F-15J will affect the fighters’ electronics, with Boeing having invested in research and development for the F-15 over time and today producing the F-15EX and F-15QA variants for the U.S. and Qatari air forces respectively. While Japan will upgrade around half the fleet - 98 airframes - the remainder will reportedly be phased out in favour of newer F-35 fighters.
This will be similar to the Boeing/USA F-15EX
being acquired by the USAF.
Mod.
link
The majority of upgrades for the F-15J will affect the fighters’ electronics, with Boeing having invested in research and development for the F-15 over time and today producing the F-15EX and F-15QA variants for the U.S. and Qatari air forces respectively. While Japan will upgrade around half the fleet - 98 airframes - the remainder will reportedly be phased out in favour of newer F-35 fighters.