Introduction To The Equipment of The Japan Self-Defense Forces

Introduction to the Equipment of
the Japan Self-Defense Forces

A Reference Guide to the Defense Industrial Base of Japan
Ministry of Defense, Japan

This pamphlet is a reference guide for introducing the defense industrial base of Japan,
depicting and utilizing the specifications of the JSDF s equipment as illustrative examples.
Table of Contents
1. Equipment of the Ground Self-Defense Force
(1) Vehicles 2
(2) Engineering Equipment 5
(3) Aircraft 7
(4) Communication/Electric Equipment 8
(5) Quartermaster Equipment 10
(6) Chemical Equipment 11
(7) Medical Equipment 12
(8) Firearms 13
(9) Ammunition 13
2. Equipment of the Maritime Self-Defense Force
(1) Warships 14
(2) Warships (Support Ship) 15
(3) Equipment for Warships 15
(4) Aircraft 16
(5) Equipment for Aircraft 16
3. Equipment of the Air Self-Defense Force
(1) Aircraft 17
(2) Communication/Electric Equipment 18
(3) Rescue Equipment, etc. 19
4. Guided Weapons
(1) Guided Weapons (GSDF) 20

(2) Guided Weapons (MSDF) 21
(3) Guided Weapons (ASDF) 21
(Reference) Outlines of the Defense Industrial Bases of Japan 22
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Equipment of the Ground Self-Defense Force
1/2Ton Truck 1 1/2Ton Truck

Vehicles
Vehicles
Performance/Specifications
Carrying capacity 6 Performance/Specifications
Carrying capacity 3
Total length 4.1m
Total length 5.5m
Total width 1.8m
Total width 2.2m
Total height 2.0m
Total height 2.6m
Weight 1.9t
Weight 3.1t
Maximum speed 135km/h
Mitsubishi Motors
Manufacturer
Corporation
3 1/2Ton Truck Extra-large Type Dump Truck

Vehicles
Vehicles
Performance/Specifications Performance/Specifications
Carrying capacity Crew: 2 ¦ troops: 22 Carrying capacity 3
Total length 7.2m Total length 9.1m
Total width 2.5m Total width 2.5m
Total height 3.2m Total height 3.2m
Weight 8.5t Weight 12.7t
Payload 6t Payload 9t
Maximum speed 105km/h Maximum speed 95km/h
Manufacturer Isuzu Motors, Ltd. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and
Manufacturer
Bus Corporation
02
7Ton Truck Heavy Wheeled Recovery Vehicle

Vehicles
Vehicles
Carrying capacity 3
Total length 11.1m
Carrying capacity 35
Total width 2.5m
Total length 9.4m
Total height 3.4m
Total width 2.5m
Weight 24t
Total height 3.2m
Towing capacity 15t
Weight 11.7t
Crane capacity 12t
Maximum load weight 9.8kg
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Manufacturer
Manufacturer (FY 2002 -)
Bus Corporation
Type-11 Crawler Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Type-10 Snow Vehicle

Vehicles
Vehicles
Carrying capacity 4
Carrying capacity 10
Total length Approx. 9.1m
Total width Approx. 3.4m
Total height Approx. 2.7m
Weight Approx. 45t
Weight Approx. 5.0t
Pulling force Approx. 45t
Maximum load weight Approx. 1.0t
Lifting force Approx. 23t
Maximum speed Approx. 45km/h
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Ohara Corporation
Manufacturer Manufacturer
(FY 2011 -) (FY 2010 -)
Designed by replacing the gun turret of the Type-10 tank for The Type -10 Snow Vehicle is utilized for towing
recovery equipment, the Type-11 Crawler Vehicle Recovery equipment over snow and transporting personnels etc.
Vehicle is used for recovery and maintenance of tracked vehicles.
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Type-10 Main Battle Tank

(Engine, Transmission and Automatic Loader for a Type-10 Tank)
Vehicles
Carrying capacity 3
Body
Weight Approx. 44t
Cannon assy Armament 120mm smooth-bore cannon
4-stroke 8-cylinder
Type-10 Tank
Type
Engine water-cooled engine
Maximum output 1200 hp

Step-less
Transmission Type continuously variable
transmission
High-speed and high-reliable
Automatic Loader
automatic loader
Engine Transmission
Manufacturer The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (cannon assy）
(FY 2010 -)
The Type-10 tank is the fourth tank for the GSDF deployed in
2010, with improved capabilities for anti-armor combat, mobile
strike and countering an attack against special operation units.
Automatic Loader Its major characteristic is C4I capability that enables it to share
information between tanks.
155mm Self-propelled Howitzer

Type-99 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer (Wheeled)
Vehicles
Vehicles
Performance/Specifications Carrying capacity 5
Carrying capacity 4
Total length 11.3m
Total width 3.2m
Weight Approx. 3.4m
Weight 40t
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd.
Speed Approx. 50km/h Manufacturer
(under development)
High explosive shells, smoke shells,
Ammunition The Wheeled 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer is now
illumination shells, long range shells
under development as a successor to current towed
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (gun turret） howitzer (FH-70). This new howitzer will be featured with
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (body) faster targeting and deployment, improved strategic
(FY 1999 -) mobility, and a networked system.
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Type-16 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV) Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)

Vehicles
Vehicles
Carrying capacity 4
Total length 8.4m
Total width 3.0m
Total height 2.9m
Carrying capacity 4
Weight Approx. 26t
Total length 4.4m
Total width 2.0m
Main armament 105mm smooth-bore gun
Total height 1.9m
Manufacturer Weight Approx. 4.5t
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (main gun）
(FY 2016 -) Maximum speed 100km/h
The Type-16 MCV features air-transportability and mobility Komatsu Ltd.

Manufacturer
on road, which enables rapid deployment into remote (FY 2001 -)
islands and other remote locations. Its main armament is The LAV is used for strategic and tactical mobility by
capable for use the same ammunition as the Type-74 tank. infantry units.
Type-07 Mobility Support Bridge

Engineering Equipment
Carrying capacity 3 Maximum speed 85km/h
Total length 11.0m Length of bridge 60m
Total width 3.0m Hitachi, Ltd.
Manufacturer
Total height 3.7m (FY 2007 -)
Weight 25t
The Type-07 Mobility Support Bridge enables the rapid construction of a temporary bridge, up to 60m in length,
without the need for bridge piers.
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Type-92 Minefield
Visualized Portable Mine Detector
Breaching Rocket System (MBRS)
Carrying capacity 2
Total length 7.6m
Total width 3.0m
Total height 2.8m Performance/Specifications
Maximum speed 50km/h Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Manufacturer
IHI AEROSPACE Co., Ltd. (FY 2006 -)
Manufacturer
(FY 1992 -)
The Visualized Portable Mine Detector uses radio
The Type-92 MBRS is used for quick clearing of mine waves and magnetism to detect mines and inform the
fields and clearing roads for traffic. user of mines location using images and sounds.
Detected mines are shown on its head-mounted
display.
Multipurpose Material
Handling Vehicle Type-94 Amphibious Minelayer
Carrying capacity 3
Performance/Specifications Total length 11.8m
Carrying capacity 2
2.8m (on land)
Total length Approx. 4.3m Total width
4.0m (at sea)
Total height 3.5m
Weight Approx. 5t Weight 16t
Maximum load weight Approx. 3t 50km (on land)

Maximum speed
Maximum speed Approx. 20km/h 11km/h (6kt) (at sea)
Transportability Transportable by large truck JMU Defense Systems Co., Ltd.

Manufacturer
Morooka Co., Ltd. (FY 1994 -)
Manufacturer
Onodera Co., Ltd.
The Multipurpose Material Handling Vehicle is used for The Type-94 Amphibious Minelayer is used for laying
transporting construction materials, ammunition and mines along the seashore.
other provisions to remote areas. In the case of disaster
relief operations, this vehicle is deployed to affected areas
to assist debris removal, among a range of other tasks.
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Life Saving System

(1) (2) (3)

(1) Air jack (15) Lighting tool for
(2) Engine cutter wide-area work
(3) Engine-driven rock drill (16) Manually operated winch
(4) Storage Container (17) Foldable handcart
(4) (5) (6)
(5) Generator for containers (18) Carriage dolly
(6) Megaphone with a siren (19) Iron wire cutter cutting
Composition
(7) Chainsaw scissors
(8) Filter regenerator (20) Battery-powered headlight
(9) Lighting tool for (21) Tool for searching
(7) (8) (9) rescue work
destroyed buildings
(10) Rescue rope
(22) Backpack fire extinguisher
(11) Hydraulic equipment for
rescue (23) Disaster-preventive
working mask and
(12) Rescue guiding rod 45 dust-proof glasses set
(10) (11) (12) (13) Portable toilet (24) All purpose carrier
(14) Electroscope (25) Hydraulic cutter
(26) Hydraulic jack
The Life Saving System are designed for use in searching for
or rescuing people from collapsed buildings in disasters, etc.
(13) (14) (15)
New Utility Helicopter

Aircraft
(16) (17) (18)
(19) (20) (21)
Carrying capacity Crew: 2 ¦ troops: 11
(22) (23) (24) Total length Approx. 13m
Total width Approx. 3m
Total height Approx. 4m
Weight Approx. 5.5t
SUBARU Corporation
Manufacturer (under development)
(25) (26)
New Utilit y Helicopter is under protot ype
demonstration as the successor to the current utility
helicopter (UH-1J).
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Multipurpose Wide-band Software Defined Radio

Communication /Electric Equipment
Man-pack radio Hand-held radio Vehicle-type Airborne-type

Total width Approx. 250mm Total width Approx. 210mm
Total height Approx. 470mm Total height Approx. 280mm
Man- Vehicle- Depth
pack Depth Approx. 275mm Approx. 280mm
radio type
Weight Approx. 5.5kg Weight Approx. 17kg
Power supply 14.8V DC Power supply 24V DC
Total width Approx. 80mm Total width Approx. 600mm
Total height Approx. 200mm Total height Approx. 195mm
Hand- Airborne-
held Depth Approx. 30mm type Depth Approx. 390mm
radio Weight Approx. 0.6kg Weight Approx. 42kg
Power supply 7.2V DC Power supply 28V DC
Manufacturer NEC Corporation, (FY 2012-)
The Multipurpose Wide-band Software Defined Radios are used for command and communications. Software
wireless technology, replacing hardware for software, simplifies potential future upgrades and makes devices
more compact and lightweight.
JPPS-P24 Ground Radar (Improved) Anti-motor Radar JMPQ-P13

JPPS-P24
Frequency X-band
Indicator B-scope
Performance/Specifications Depth Approx. 2.5m
Frequency X-band
Power supply 19 - 31V
Weight Approx. 2.9t
Main unit
Tripod Power supply 115V AC
Composition
Instruction control panel TOSHIBA Infrastructure
Accessories Manufacturer System & Solutions Corporation
(FY 1986 -)
Fujitsu Ltd.
Manufacturer The JMPQ-P13 is an all-weather type, mobile radar system
(FY 2005 -)
used for targeting short-range mortars with low initial
speed. This radar system is also capable of rapid locating
The JPPS-P24 is used for collecting information on of distant mortar batteries with high accuracy and
ground units nearby. simultaneous locating of multiple targets.
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Radar Set JTPS-P18 Radar Set JTPS-P25


Antenna Four-faced active phased array
Indicator PPI
Performance/Specifications Total length Approx. 11.6m
Frequency X-band Depth Approx. 2.5m
Indicator PPI-scope Total height Approx. 3.7m
Power supply 200V, 60Hz, 10kVA Weight Approx. 25t
Weight Approx. 1.8t Power supply 115/200V, 400Hz, 135kVA

Antenna
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Composition Control device
Manufacturer
(FY 1999 -)
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Manufacturer
T h e J T PS - P18 p rov ides continu ous 36 0 - de gre e (FY 2010 -)
monitoring of aircraft and helicopters flying at low The JTPS-P25 is an anti-aircraft surveillance radar for
altitude and reports target information rapidly and collecting target information at a middle and high
continuously. altitude.
Firing Command and Control System (FCCS) Air Defense Command and
Control System (ADCCS)
Air defense command control device
Command post device
Air defense adjustment device
Automotive device
Communication device
Composition Portable device Composition
Artillery unit device Anti-aircraft information receiver
Connected device Connected terminal
Commander staff terminal
TOSHIBA Infrastructure
System & Solutions Corporation Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
(FY 2011 -) (FY 2009 -)
The FCCS enables quick and precise command and control The ADCCS quickly and accurately processes and
through systemization of automatic processing of target transmits anti-aircraf t information necessar y for
information, assistance in selecting firing commands and anti-aircraft firing as well as command and control for
other operations. anti-aircraft combat.
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Water Purification System Type II Reverse Osmosis

Quartermaster Equipment
Water treatment equipment Rate of flow 150L/min
Composition Water pump
Water storage unit, etc. Storage capacity 10t
Purification capacity 30t or more/day NEC Facilities, Ltd.

Manufacturer
Lifting height 18m (FY 2012 -)
The Water Purification System Type II Reverse Osmosis filters, desalinates and makes drinkable water from a
variety of sources including seawater. This system is designed for installation on a 3 1/2 ton truck, which can be
airlifted by C-130H transport aircraft. The system is also capable of being suspended from a CH-47JA helicopter
for transportation.
Freezer and Refrigerator Vehicle Kitchen Set Field Type 1 (22KAI)

Weight Approx. 10.9t
Weight 25t or less
0℃ to -18℃ Cooking capacity For 200 people
Inside temperature (outdoor temperature 38℃) Shinsei Corporation
Hino Motors, Ltd. Manufacturer Maruhashi Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Isuzu Motors, Ltd. (FY 2010 -)
Topre/Toprec Corporation
The Freezer and Refrigerator Vehicle is used in transporting
and storing perishable food.
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Type-13 Airborne Parachute Parachute Cargo Air Drop System

Platform delivery system (PDS)
Type Container delivery system (CDS)
Parachute diameter Approx. 12m Drop speed 6 - 9m/s
Weight Approx. 18kg FUJIKURA PARACHUTE Co., Ltd.
FUJIKURA PARACHUTE Co., Ltd. IHI AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
(FY 2013 -) ShinMaywa Industries,Ltd.
(FY 2004 -)
In a diverse range of mission scenarios, the Type-13 Airborne
Parachute enables safe and rapid large group drops, With its landing impact absorption capability, reliable release
maintaining a balance between air safety with improved systems and fall prevention functions, the Parachute Cargo Air
mutual resilience, and landing safety resulting from higher Drop System enables units to drop equipment with low
maneuverability. impact resistance.
Type-18 Personal Protective Equipment NBC Early Warning System

Chemical Equipment
Chemical Equipment
Protection against chemical, Performance/Specifications
Protective capacity biological, radiological and
nuclear agents Weight Approx. 36kg
Monocular Alarm device Approx. 24kg
Protective mask 2 canisters Connected device Approx. 2.5kg
Toyobo Co., Ltd. IHI Corporation
Manufacturer Koken,Ltd. (protective masks) Manufacturer (FY 2012 -)
(FY 2018 -)
The Type-18 Personal Protective Equipment reduces The NBC Early Warning System detects the presence of
strain on the body with its wide field of view, low radiation, biological agents and toxic chemicals, and
respiratory resistance and lightweight design. generates an alarm.
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Chemical Equipment
Chemical Equipment
Carrying capacity 4 Carrying capacity 2
Total length Approx. 8.0m Total length 7,150mm
Total width Approx. 2.5m Total width 2,485mm
Total height Approx. 3.2m Total height 3,190mm
Weight Approx. 19.6t Weight Approx. 12t
Maximum speed 95km/h Maximum speed 105km/h
Komatsu Ltd. Isuzu Motors, Ltd.

(FY 2010 -) (FY 2015 -)
The NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle measures radiation (gamma The Decontamination Set (Decontamination Vehicle) is used
and neutron radiation), detects and identifies toxic chemicals for large-scale decontamination of areas or facilities.
(gas or liquid) and biological agents to gage the state of
contamination.
Chemical Equipment
Medical Equipment
The Field Operation System enables 10-15 surgical

operations per day.
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Firearms
Firearms
The Type-89 Assault Rifle is the successor to the Type-64

Assault Rifle. Compared with Type-64 rifle, it has a smaller
caliber, less weight and fewer parts. It can fire in either The 120mm Mortar RT is the successor to the 107mm Mortar.
semi-auto, full-auto or three-round burst. It has longer shooting range than the 107mm Mortar and its
wheeled system increases mobility.
Ammunition
Ammunition
JM12A1 High-
explosive Anti-tank
Multipurpose
Type-10 APFSDS
Round
Type-00 Training
Shell
The APFSDS were developed in Japan to fit for the

Type-10 tank. Its training shells disintegrate their cores
Most of the ammunition listed is lead-free to reduce its in flight, in order to limit their flying distance.
environmental impact.
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Equipment of the Maritime Self-Defense Force
Izumo-class Helicopter Destroyer Atago-class Guided Missile Destroyer

Warships
Warships
Standard displacement 19,950t Performance/Specifications
Length 248m Standard displacement 7,750t
width 38m Length 165m
Depth 23.5m width 21m
Draft 7.1m Depth 12m
Speed 30kt Draft 6.2m
Carrying capacity Approx. 470 crew members Speed 30kt
Japan Marine United Corporation Carrying capacity Approx. 310 crew members
Manufacturer
(FY 2010 -)
Manufacturer
(FY 2002 -)
The Izumo-class Helicopter Destroyer is expected to perform
in a variety of operations, such as joint operations and serving
as a control tower in disaster relief operations. An Aegis system with Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability
is equipped on the Atago-class Guided Missile Destroyer.
Soryuu-class Submarine Osumi-class Tank Landing Ship

Warships
Warships
Standard displacement 2,950t Standard displacement 8,900t
Length 84m Length 178m
width 9.1m width 25.8m

Depth 10.3m Depth 17m
Draft 8.5m Draft 6m
Speed 20kt Speed 22kt
Carrying capacity Approx. 65 crew members Carrying capacity Approx. 135 crew members
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Japan Marine United Corporation
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Manufacturer Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding., Co. Ltd.
(FY 2004 -) (FY 1993 -)
The Soryuu-class Submarine is the world s largest With its medical facilities for victims and supply facilities etc.,
conventionally powered submarine and is characterized by its the Osumi-class Tank Landing Ship is capable of conducting a
quietness. variety of operations.
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Awaji-class Mine Sweeping Ocean Chiyoda-class Submarine Rescue Tender

Warships
Warships (Support Ship)

Performance/Specifications Standard displacement 5,600t
Standard displacement 690t
Length 128m
Length 67m
width 20m
width 11m
Depth 9m
Depth 5.2m
Draft 5.2m
Speed 14kt
Speed 20kt
Carrying capacity Approx. 50 crew members
Japan Marine United Corporation
Manufacturer Manufacturer Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding., Co. Ltd.
(FY 2013 -) (FY 2014 -)
The Awaji-class Mine Sweeping Ocean is highly capable of The Chiyoda-class Submarine Rescue Tender rescues
eliminating high-performance mines. It is particularly submarine crews in the event of accidents, provides medical
equipped to eliminate deep-water mines that target assistance and helps victims in large scale disasters.
submarines as well.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for

Masyuu-class Fast Combat Support Ship
Mine Countermeasures OZZ-5
Warships (Support Ship)
Equipment for Warships
Standard displacement 13,500t Performance/Specifications
Length 221m Length 4m
width 27m Width 0.5m
Depth 18m Endurance 9 hours or more
Draft 8.0m Speed 7kt or less
Speed 24kt Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Manufacturer
(FY 2018- )
Japan Marine United Corporation The OZZ-5 uses its low and high frequency synthetic aperture
Manufacturer Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding., Co. Ltd. sonars to detect objects on or buried in the seabed.
(FY 2000 -)
The Masyuu-class Fast Combat Support Ship has substantially

improved supply capacity to handle the increased demand for
ship fuel, aviation fuel, ammunition, food and other
necessities.
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US-2 Search & Rescue

P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Amphibian Aircraft
Aircraft
Aircraft
Crew 11
Total length 38.0m Performance/Specifications
Total width 35.4m Crew 11
Total height 12.1m Total length 33.3m
Weight Approx. 80t Total width 33.2m
Cruising speed 450kt Total height 9.8m

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Weight 47.7t
Manufacturer IHI Corporation (engine) Maximum speed 315kt
(FY 2012 -) (operation start)
ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
The P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is the successor to the Manufacturer Rolls Royce (Engine)
P-3C. It provides greater stability at low speed and low (FY 2007-) (operation start)
altitu d e f light , as we ll as f as te r m o b ilit y w h e n
compared with similar aircraf t. The P-1 has wide The US-2 Search & Rescue Amphibian Aircraft is the successor
visibilit y f rom the co ck pit and ample space for to the US-1A. It has a STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing)
on-board equipment, providing its crew advanced capability and can land on rough seas with waves of up to
anti-submarine and warship warfare capabilities. three meters
Sonar for Rotary Wing Patrol

Anti-submarine Helicopter SH-60K
Aircraft HQS-103/104
Aircraft
Equipment for Aircraft
Crew 4
Total length 19.8m
Total width 16.4m
Total height 5.4m NEC Corporation
Weight 10.9t Manufacturer (FY 1988-(HQS-103))
(FY 2002-(HQS-104))
Maximum speed 139kt
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Suspended in the sea from an anti-submarine
Manufacturer IHI Corporation (engine) helicopter, the HQS-103/104 picks up sounds from
(licensed production) submarine engines or reflected off submarines, and
(FY 2005-)(operation start) shows the direction and distance to the submarine on
The SH-60K is the successor to the SH-60J. It is equipped with its indicator.
an ISAR (Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar) and ALFS
(Airborne Low Frequency dipping Sonar), and capable of
exchanging tactical information with team members on
other planes.
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Equipment of the Air Self-Defense Force
F-15J/DJ Fighter Plane F-2A/B Fighter Plane

Aircraft
Aircraft
Crew 1 or 2
Total length 15.5m
Performance/Specifications Total width 11.1m
Crew 1 or 2 Total height 5.0m
Total length 19.4m Maximum speed Approx. Mach 2.0
Total width 13.1m Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Lockheed Martin
Total height 5.6m Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Manufacturer
Maximum speed Approx. Mach 2.5 SUBARU Corporation
General Electric Company (engine)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FY 2000 -) (operation start)
Manufacturer IHI Corporation (engine) The F-2A/B is a fighter aircraft that fuses sophisticated US
(licensed production) and Japanese technology while also accommodating
(FY 1981-)(operation start) Japanese operational concepts and geographical
Because of the outstanding basic design of the F-15 and characteristics. It has a large main wing for improved
continued modernization of avionics and onboard turning performance. This aircraft is made with advanced
equipment such as radars, the F-15J/DJ still remains a materials and state-of-the art structural design to reduce
mainstay air fighter with well-balanced capabilities. weight and is equipped with the latest version of Japanese
made radar systems.
T-4 Intermediate Trainer Aircraft T-7 Primary Trainer Aircraft

Aircraft
Aircraft
Crew 2
Total length 13.0m Performance/Specifications
Total width 9.9m
Crew 2
Total height 4.6m

Total length 8.6m
Maximum speed Approx. Mach 0.9

Total width 10.0m
Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd.

Total height 3.0m
Manufacturer IHI Corporation (engine) Maximum speed Approx.203kt
(FY 1988 - )(operation start)
SUBARU Corporation
The T-4 Intermediate Trainer Aircraft, with excellent Manufacturer Rolls Royce (engine)
reliability and ease of maintenance, is equipped with (FY 2002 - )(operation start)
ejection seats and an on-board oxygen generating
system. This plane is made with carbon composite The turboprop engine of the T-7 Primary Trainer Aircraft
materials. improves its performance and reduces noise.
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C-2 Transport Aircraft Fixed 3D Air Surveillance Radar J/FPS-3

Aircraft

Carrying capacity Crew: 2-5 ¦ troops: 110
Total length 43.9m Long range antenna
Total width 44.4m Short range antenna
Pseudo radio wave generator
Total height 14.2m Composition
Signal processing device
Maximum speed Approx. Mach 0.82 Display control device
Flight range Approx. 7,600km (with a 20t load) Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Manufacturer General Electric Company (engine)
(FY 2016 -) (operation start) The J/FPS-3 is an active phased array radar system that
The C-2 Transport Aircraft is the successor to the C-1. The C-2 is provides enhanced detection and tracking capabilities
capable of airdropping a substantial amount of cargo and its when compared to conventional radar systems. It has
turbofan engines enable high-altitude, high-speed and both long-range and short-range antennas, and its
long-range air transportation. pseudo radio wave generator is useful for electronic
warfare purposes.
Fixed 3D Air Surveillance Radar J/FPS-5 Fixed 3D Air Surveillance Radar J/FPS-7
Long range antenna
Short range antenna
Performance/Specifications Composition
Signal processing device
Antenna processing system
Display control device
Composition Signal processing device
Display control device NEC Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Manufacturer The J/FPS-7 is an active phased array radar system. It
(FY 2006 -)
has both long range and short range antennas.
The J/FPS-5 is an active phased array radar system
developed to function as a radar for warning against and
tracking ballistic missiles.
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Mobile over the Horizon TACtical Air Navigation device (TACAN)

Radio System (OH) J/TRQ-504

Wireless device A
Composition Wireless device B
Multiplex terminal Performance/Specifications
NEC Corporation Antenna device
Manufacturer
(FY 1993-) Antenna control device
Composition
T he J/ T RQ -50 4 is an over-the - horizon (OH) Transceiver
communication device, using the UHF band. It enables Surveillance and control device
transmission of 80 voice and 20 data channels through
p ro p agatio n p aths by tro p osp h e r i c s c at te r in g , Manufacturer NEC Corporation
mountain diffraction, or a combination of both.
The TACAN provides azimuth and distance information
to an aircraft, to enable the aircraft to visually confirm
its current position. There are fixed type and mobile
type for this device. It transmits electric waves using a
UHF band with a pulse modulation system.
Life Preserver Unit T1-Modified Aviation Helmet HGU-55P/J

Rescue Equipment, etc.
Rescue Equipment, etc.
A life preserver for aviators Performance/Specifications
Usage stranded at sea Used by aviators for head/face
Usage protection and communication
F-15J/DJ
F-2A/B
Application RF-4EJ F-15J/DJ
T-4 F-2A/B
Application
FUJIKURA PARACHUTE Co., Ltd. RF-4EJ
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co., Ltd. T-4
Manufacturer
(auto inflation device)
(FY 1992-) Daicel Corporation
Manufacturer (licensed production)
The Life Preser ver Unit T1 - Modif ied is a life vest
designed to be worn around the neck. The air chamber
in this life preserver unit is designed to keep a person The HGU-55P/J is an aviation helmet designed for
afloat. ejection at high speed. It has a good fitting.
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Guided Weapons
Middle Range Multipurpose Missile Type-11 Short-range Surface-to-air Missile /

Surface-to-air Missile System for Base-air-defense
Guided Weapons (GSDF)

Type-11 Short-range Surface-to- Surface-to-air
Air Missile System Missile System for
Base-air-defense
Performance/Specifications Missile Diameter Approx. 0.16m
Weight Approx. 100kg
Missile Diameter Approx. 0.14m
TOSHIBA Infrastructure Systems &
Weight Approx. 26kg Manufacturer Solutions Corporation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FY 2011 -)
This missile system is capable of capturing and tracking
small supersonic missiles, such as cruise missiles (CM)
The Middle Range Multipurpose Missile enables
and air-to-surface missiles (ASM), with its high-speed
efficient searching and targeting of objects. This missile
software signal processing technology.
is highly mobile and adaptable as it can be vehicle
mounted, transported by air or be air dropped.
Type-03 Medium-range
Surface-to-air Missile (Improved) Type-12 Surface-to-ship Missile
Total length Approx. 11m Performance/Specifications
Launcher
Weight Approx. 23t Total length Approx. 12m
Launcher
Total length Approx. 4.9m Weight Approx. 28t
Missile Diameter Approx. 0.28m Total length Approx. 5.0m
Weight Approx. 460kg Missile Diameter Approx. 35cm
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Weight Approx. 700kg

Manufacturer (FY 2017 -) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
The Type-03 Medium-range Sur face-to-air Missile
(Improved) enables countering cruise missiles (CM). The
vertical launch system and active phased array radar The Type-12 Surface-to-ship Missile dodges hillsides
s y s te m p r ov i d e i t w i t h c a p a b i l i t y to e n g a g e i n according to a pre-programmed course and flies at low
360-degree combat and cope with multiple targets altitude over water to hit the target.
simultaneously.
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Guided Weapons
Missile for BMD (SM-3) Air-to-ship Missile (ASM-3)

Guided Weapons (MSDF)
Guided Weapons (ASDF)

Total length Approx. 6.6m Total length Approx. 6.0m
Missile Diameter Approx. 1.6m Missile Diameter Approx. 0.35m
Weight Approx. 0.5m (1st stage) Weight Approx. 940kg
Launch system Mk 41 Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Block IA, IB: imported The ASM-3 is the successor to the F-2 mounted Type-80
Manufacturer Block IIA: Joint US-Japan air-to-ship missile (ASM-1) and the Type-93 air-to-ship
missile (ASM-2), developed for effectively countering
Mounted on aegis ships and launched from a vertical against the warships equipped with high-performance
launch system (VLS), the SM-3 is an interceptor missile anti-aircraft armament. This missile is equipped with an
for short and medium range ballistic missile defense. integral rocket ramjet engine that makes it capable of
The SM-3 Block IA and IB are imported, while the Block supersonic flight.
IIA is the product of Japan-US joint development and
manufacture.
MEMO
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(Reference) Outlines of the Defense Industrial Bases of Japan
Category Outline
Bodies of tanks, armored vehicles and self-propelled howitzers are mostly

developed domestically, since such military equipment utilizes specific
Vehicles defense technology to enable mobility and protection, among other
requirements. Trucks and other general-use vehicles, on the other hand, utilize
automotive manufacturing technology developed in the private sectors.
Most engineering equipment utilizes commercial products. However,

Engineering some engineering equipment, including for constructing and breaching
Equipment obstacles, consists of defense-specific technology. A wide range of
engineering equipment is used for JSDF disaster relief operations.
Aircraft manufacturing initially started with the licensed production of

knock-down kits. The technology obtained through this form of
Aircraft
production has paved the way for domestic aircraft developing and
manufacturing.
Due to rapid technical innovation, communication/electronic equipment

Communication requires frequent updating; cost imperatives thus make it economical to use
/Electronic commercial-off-the-shelf products. However, as sensors and radar equipment
Equipment is mostly manufactured for defense-specific purposes, it is difficult to apply
this technology to the development of commercial products.
The development, manufacture, maintenance and improvement of

Quartermaster
quartermaster equipment is mostly undertaken among domestic
companies. The manufacturers of fibers and other relevant materials
Equipment
maintain their qualitative superiority by applying their unique technology
obtained through decades of experience and world-leading expertise.
The development, manufacture, maintenance and improvement of
chemical defense equipment is mostly undertaken among domestic
Chemical companies. High-quality technology in this field has in part been
Equipment accumulated through research and development conducted by the
Ministry of Defense.
A limited number of companies are capable of producing field operation

Medical systems. These systems, comprised of several surgical, sterilization and
Equipment sanitary units, incorporate products that are manufactured or imported by
commercial medical equipment companies.
Most firearms are manufactured under licensing arrangements, although

Firearms there exists firearms that are developed in Japan. Japan has accumulated
manufacturing technology over many years through such arrangements.
Ammunition is mostly developed and manufactured in Japan by a range of

companies that specialize in the production of shells, propellants, and fuses,
Ammunition loading shells, and their assembly from suitability with firearm, shooting
range and other constraints.
The advanced technology, qualit y management capabilit y, and

cost-competitiveness of the shipbuilding sector sustains the facilities, technology,
Warships human resources, and other specialized assets required to produce and maintain
warships. This sector produces submarines and constituent materials of warships,
such as specialized steel, by utilizing advanced technologies.
Guided weapons exclusively incorporate defense-specific technology.

Guided Japan has built up expertise in the field of guided weapons by conducting
Weapons intensive research and development (R&D) and refining its manufacturing
capabilities.
* Source: The Final Report of the Defense Production, Technological Infrastructure Study Group (June 2012)
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Introduction to the Equipment of

the Japan Self-Defense Forces

Ministry of Defense, Japan

1. Equipment of the Ground Self-Defense Force

2. Equipment of the Maritime Self-Defense Force

3. Equipment of the Air Self-Defense Force

(1) Guided Weapons (GSDF) 20

(Reference) Outlines of the Defense Industrial Bases of Japan 22

1/2Ton Truck 1 1/2Ton Truck

3 1/2Ton Truck Extra-large Type Dump Truck

7Ton Truck Heavy Wheeled Recovery Vehicle

Type-11 Crawler Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Type-10 Snow Vehicle

Type-10 Main Battle Tank

Maximum output 1200 hp

155mm Self-propelled Howitzer

Type-16 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV) Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)

The Type-16 MCV features air-transportability and mobility Komatsu Ltd.

Type-07 Mobility Support Bridge

Maximum load weight Approx. 3t 50km (on land)

Transportability Transportable by large truck JMU Defense Systems Co., Ltd.

Life Saving System

(1) (2) (3)

(13) (14) (15)

New Utility Helicopter

(16) (17) (18)

(19) (20) (21)

Multipurpose Wide-band Software Defined Radio

Man-pack radio Hand-held radio Vehicle-type Airborne-type

JPPS-P24 Ground Radar (Improved) Anti-motor Radar JMPQ-P13

Communication /Electric Equipment

Radar Set JTPS-P18 Radar Set JTPS-P25

Communication /Electric Equipment

Performance/Specifications Total length Approx. 11.6m

Frequency X-band Depth Approx. 2.5m

Indicator PPI-scope Total height Approx. 3.7m

Power supply 200V, 60Hz, 10kVA Weight Approx. 25t

Weight Approx. 1.8t Power supply 115/200V, 400Hz, 135kVA

Communication /Electric Equipment

Water Purification System Type II Reverse Osmosis

Purification capacity 30t or more/day NEC Facilities, Ltd.

Freezer and Refrigerator Vehicle Kitchen Set Field Type 1 (22KAI)

Type-13 Airborne Parachute Parachute Cargo Air Drop System

Type-18 Personal Protective Equipment NBC Early Warning System

Komatsu Ltd. Isuzu Motors, Ltd.

The Field Operation System enables 10-15 surgical

The Type-89 Assault Rifle is the successor to the Type-64

The APFSDS were developed in Japan to fit for the

Izumo-class Helicopter Destroyer Atago-class Guided Missile Destroyer

Soryuu-class Submarine Osumi-class Tank Landing Ship

width 9.1m width 25.8m

Awaji-class Mine Sweeping Ocean Chiyoda-class Submarine Rescue Tender

Warships (Support Ship)

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for

Equipment for Warships

The Masyuu-class Fast Combat Support Ship has substantially

US-2 Search & Rescue

Total height 12.1m Total length 33.3m

Weight Approx. 80t Total width 33.2m

Cruising speed 450kt Total height 9.8m

Sonar for Rotary Wing Patrol

Equipment for Aircraft

F-15J/DJ Fighter Plane F-2A/B Fighter Plane

T-4 Intermediate Trainer Aircraft T-7 Primary Trainer Aircraft