The new aircraft EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ), based on the transport aircraft Kawasaki C-2was recently spotted at Gifu Air Base, Japan.
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According to the site The Aviationistthe image was taken last Tuesday (17) by Mel Amahashi. In the photo, the device EC-2 appears in the distance, while a maritime patrol plane Kawasaki P-1 is seen taking off.
The new platform is derived from the transport plane C-2 of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). As can be seen in the image, the device has been modified with a bulbous nose, similar to that of theEC-1.
The aircraft also has two large protrusions on the upper fuselage, while two more would be located on the sides of the fuselage, between the wings and the horizontal stabilizers.
It should be noted that another C-2designated 18-1202was previously modified with similar but smaller protrusions for electromagnetic intelligence (SIGINT) missions and made its first flight in 2018 under the new designation RC-2.
Until now, the secret aircraft had only been shown as a rendering shared by the Japanese Defense Ministry. So these are the first photos of the real device.
Previously, Japan’s Defense Ministry said the aircraft would be used to support air counterattack operations in coordination with other tactical assets.
According to The Aviationistl’EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ) is being developed to disrupt an adversary’s electronic warfare (EW) capabilities while operating out of range of threats. The device will replace theEC-1in service since 1986.
Photos: X @CirqueduCiel. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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