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Japanese F-15 Eagle in a Space Invaders paint scheme

 

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JMSDF US-1A(9089) & US-2(9901) at Iwakuni Air Base

 

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ShinMaywa US-2

 

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Japanese JASDF Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle taxis out in a blizzard at Chitose Air Base

 

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Japanes Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft

 

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Kawasaki T-4s from Japanese Blue Impulse aerobatic team flying past Mount Fuji

 

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Japanese F 15 Eagle

 

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Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-104J Starfighter during training exercise Cope North '83-1

 

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Joint Japan-Swedish exercise, Japan, February 2019

 

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5 different classes of Japanese destroyers

 

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, participate in a combined arms live fire exercise during Iron Fist 2019, Jan. 24 on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, multilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

 

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JS Kaga

 

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Japanese Type 16 loading onto a C-2 cargo plane

 

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JS Izumo (DDH-183) taking part in Indo-Pacific Deployment 2019

 

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Hey guys I have a Q if I may about the Japanese Navy's' rather interesting fleet of seaplanes.......Those things are an interesting craft indeed!! Watched a couple of YouTube's about them, looks like a great mixed use rescue/maritime patrol craft!

What is the difference between the two models?? And what's with the color difference?? The orange is more suitable....... ??
JMSDF US-1A & US-2

 

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Hey guys I have a Q if I may about the Japanese Navy's' rather interesting fleet of seaplanes.......Those things are an interesting craft indeed!! Watched a couple of YouTube's about them, looks like a great mixed use rescue/maritime patrol craft!

What is the difference between the two models?? And what's with the color difference?? The orange is more suitable....... ??
JMSDF US-1A & US-2

1) There is no difference between the models. the US-1A is the orginal prototype aircraft now known as the US-2. Please read;

The MoD signed a contract for the delivery of the US-1A Kai aircraft in 2005. The prototype was integrated with partial design changes based on the evaluation by the MoD. The US-1A Kai was re-designated the US-2 STOL Search and Rescue Amphibian, and was formally inducted to a squadron in March 2007. The aircraft entered full-scale production in April 2007 and the first flight was accomplished in December 2008.

ShinMaywa US-2 STOL Search and Rescue Amphibian

The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft manufactured by Japan-based ShinMaywa Industries. Designed for air-sea…

www.naval-technology.com

2) My military experience tells me that the colors mean that Orange usually means search and rescue. The blue is just a color scheme choice.

..and google is your friend.

 

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Japanese V-22s

 

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PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Ōsumi-class amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) transits with the JMSDF Hyūga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a bilateral transit partnership exchange. Green Bay is underway conducting routine operations as a part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)







PHILIPPINE SEA (June 8, 2019) – The San Antonio-Class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and Whidbey Island-Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) break out of formation in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH-182) and Ousumi-Class tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) during a bilateral transit. The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group is transiting with JS Ise and JS Kunisaki in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Starr)

 

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Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130s are parked on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 18, 2019. The C-130s teamed up with airframes from several U.S. and international partners for Red Flag 19-2, a large-scale field training exercise that provides realistic combat experience in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)



A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130 is parked on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 18, 2019. The Japanese air force were one of several international partners that teamed up with the U.S. military for Red Flag 19-2, a large-scale field training exercise that provides realistic combat experience in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)





Japanese Self Defense Forces maintenance airmen work on their C-130 after a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 19-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 20, 2019. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. The exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force taskings. Red Flag-Alaska 19-2 at JBER includes international participation from Japanese defense forces, Republic of Korea Air Force, NATO Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, and Royal Thai Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Richardson)



Japanese Self Defense Forces soldiers jump out of a Japanese C-130 Hercules at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 20, 2019 during Red Flag-Alaska 19-2. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Richardson)

 

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A C-130 flies over Japanese paratroopers as they descend on the drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 20, 2019. Among the C-130s doing airdrops that day were two from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. They teamed up with airframes from several U.S. and international partners for Red Flag 19-2, a large-scale field training exercise that provides realistic combat experience in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)



Two Japanese paratroopers descend on the drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 20, 2019. Among the C-130s doing airdrops that day were two from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)



Two Japanese paratroopers run with their gear shortly after dropping into the drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 20, 2019. Japanese paratroopers jumped from both Japanese and U.S. C-130s, including one from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. The wing teamed up with airframes from several U.S. and international partners for Red Flag 19-2, a large-scale field training exercise that provides realistic combat experience in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)



A Japanese paratrooper smiles at the camera as he runs with his gear shortly after dropping into the drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 20, 2019. Japanese paratroopers jumped from both Japanese and U.S. C-130s, including one from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)





Japanese paratroopers gather their gear shortly after dropping into the drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on June 20, 2019. Japanese paratroopers jumped from both Japanese and U.S. C-130s, including one from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech. Sgt. Andrew Park)