Are the JASDF F-2's able to carry radar guided AAMs? AIM-120, or Sparrow sort of thing?
Don H.
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14 years ago
Mitsubishi F-2
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14 years ago
I'd think so. They have a more advanced radar than the baseline F-16A and early C, and from the get-go were under a specification to carry radar-guided anti-shipping missiles (their equivalent of Harpoon/Exocet). AIM-120 is a plausible load. Sparrow is known to be carried as well. The Japanese are developing the Type 99 (a.k.a. AAM-4) which is somewhat similar in design to the AIM-120 and Sparrow.
Stephen "FPilot" Bierce/IPMS #35922
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14 years ago
Many thanks.
I also understand there is an intention to provide the F2 with AESA radar at some time in the future.
Don H.