Japan Japan Self-Defense Force 自衛隊 Jieitai Ground Self-Defense Force Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Self-Defense Force Indigenous Military Aircraft Designations 1952 - Present

Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft designations are similar to those of the USA, consisting of a type letter and sequence number, with an optional modified mission prefix. Only indigenously-designed and/or -built aircraft receive an official designation; imported aircraft use either the original American designation or are derived from the manufacturer's model number.

Aircraft

Designation Role C Cargo E Special Electronic Mission F Fighter H Helicopter L Liaison O Observation P Patrol R Reconnaissance S ASW or SAR? T Trainer U Utility

Japanese Self-Defense Force missiles have a similar designation system as aircraft. In addition, a Type number is usually assigned, consisting of the last two digits of the year of service entry.

Missiles

Designation Role AAM Air-to-Air Missile ASM Air-to-Surface Missile ATM Anti-Tank Missile SAM Surface-to-Air Missile SSM Surface-to-Surface Missile

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