Japanese Military Aircraft
Overview
Complete directory of military aircraft developed and manufactured by Japan. Each entry includes comprehensive technical specifications such as performance metrics, armament details, and operational capabilities, along with deployment history and service records of Japan’s aviation arsenal.
| Country | Model | Manufacturer | Year | Produced | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | C-1 | Kawasaki | 1970 | 31 |
Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era. |
| 🇯🇵 | F-1 / T-2 | Mitsubishi | 1971 | 77 |
Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan. |
| 🇯🇵 | F-2 | Mitsubishi | 1995 | 98 |
Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. |
| 🇯🇵 | OH-1 Ninja | Kawasaki | 1996 | 38 |
Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance. |
| 🇯🇵 | P-1 | Kawasaki | 2007 | 60 |
Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. |
| 🇯🇵 | T-3 | Fuji | 1974 | 50 |
Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. |
| 🇯🇵 | T-4 | Kawasaki | 1985 | 200 |
Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction. |
| 🇯🇵 | US-2 | ShinMaywa | 2003 | 8 |
Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. |
| 🇯🇵 | YS-11 | NAMC | 1962 | 182 |
Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries. |