Brand: Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi DA-R35 is a tactical reconnaissance aircraft developed by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation for the Japanese Ministry of Defense's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). It first flew in 2000 and entered service in 2003, replacing the aging P-1 turboprop reconnaissance aircraft in JASDF service. The DA-R35 is equipped with advanced sensor and intelligence-gathering systems, including a syntactic foam airframe for reduced sonic signature and four 85-gallon external fuel tanks for extended mission duration. It is capable of detecting and tracking ground-based radar, enemy troop deployments, and other target data essential for military intelligence and combat planning.