{"product_id":"1-72-jasdf-support-fighter-mitsubishi-f-2a-b","title":"1\/72 JASDF Support Fighter Mitsubishi F-2A\/B","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHSGWA-01545\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Mitsubishi F-2 is a support jet fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt comes in two variants: a single-seat A-type and a two-seat B-type, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethe two-seat version primarily used for training and education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Japan Air Self-Defense Force has historically defended against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethreats from fighter jets and bombers with the F-15J interceptor fighter, and against threats from ships and tanks with the F-1 support fighter. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethe F-1 is beginning to be retired due to the aging of its aircraft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe F-2 is an aircraft jointly developed by Japan and the United States as a successor to the F-1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginally called the FS-X during its development, this aircraft is based on the F-16 and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eincorporates the latest technology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts distinctive external features include a larger fuselage and wings than the F-16, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003elarger radome to accommodate the new radar, and a three-part canopy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003edesigned to protect against bird strikes during low-altitude flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aircraft's wings and other parts utilize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ecarbon-based composite materials, a source of national pride for Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eresulting in a reduced overall weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn addition, CCV technology incorporating experimental results from the T-2CCV aircraft has been introduced, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eaircraft is the first in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to adopt a fly-by-wire side stick control system, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eachieving safe and superior flight performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe aircraft can be equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eair-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles (such as the domestically produced ASM-2), various bombs, and external fuel tanks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat 11 stations on its wings and fuselage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeployment of the F-2 began in April 2001 with the 3rd Squadron at Misawa Air Base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn the future, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force will deploy the F-2 to replace the remaining F-1s and F-4EJ Kais, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003etogether with the F-15J interceptor fighter, it will protect Japan's skies in the 21st century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e《Specifications》\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrew: 1 (2 for F-2B)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWingspan: 11.13m (including wingtip launchers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLength: 15.52m, Height: 4.96m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEngine: General Electric F110-GE(IHI)-129\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrust: 17,000lb (afterburner maximum output 29,500lb) x 1 Takeoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eweight: 20,517kg (with AAM x 2, ASM x 4, 600gal tank x 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFixed armament: M61A-1 20mm Vulcan cannon x 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaximum speed: Mach 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFirst flight: October 7, 1995 (XF-2A No. 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51976449130774,"sku":"HSGWA-01545","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/0745\/0646\/files\/E15-1.jpg?v=1790361709","url":"https:\/\/www.chrishouse.ca\/products\/1-72-jasdf-support-fighter-mitsubishi-f-2a-b","provider":"Chris's House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}