Mitsubishi F2A JASDF, 13-8557, 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron (with 2 x ASM-3, 4 x AAM-4, CFTS)
Product code HA2713c
Mitsubishi
F-2
Scale 1 : 72
Publisher/Brand Hobbymaster
Format approx W 15.5 x L 21.6 x H 6.5 cm
Version Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals., with landing gear
Category Aircraft Scale Models
Subcategory 1: 72 Aircraft Scale Models » 1:72 Hobby Master
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Die-cast metal.
Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons that are not permanently attached.
Includes AAM-5 missiles
Comes with crew figures
Display stand included.
Option to display model with wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
During the 1980s the U.S. military wasn't interested in an updated version of the F-16 so they
passed on the opportunity. Japan was replacing some of their aging fleet and decided to develop
the new F-16 Agile Falcon in cooperation with Mitsubishi and Lockheed Martin. Production began
in 1996 with the first aircraft being delivered in 2000. The new aircraft was named the F-2 and
soon earned the nickname "Viper Zero". Although the F-2 looks similar to the original F-16 it is
larger in almost every aspect.
In June 2010 Mitsubishi F-2A 03-8557 c/n M1057 was delivered to the JASDF and in March 2011
was re-registered as 13-8557. In 2013 13-8557 represented the 3rd TFS at the TAC Meet at the
Misawa AB painted as "Samurai Spirits". On October 5, 2014 13-8557 transferred to the 8th
Wing/8th TFS based at Tsuiki AB since mid 2016. The 8th Wing's 6th and 8th TFS's make up the
JASDF Western Air Defense Force. Prior to acquiring the F-2 the 8th TFS flew the
F-4E Phantom II.
Specifications Mitsubishi F-2A & F-2B
Nickname - Viper Zero
Designation
F-2A - Single-seat Multi-role fighter
F-2B - Two-seat training version, fully combat capable
Performance
Powerplant: (1) General Electric F110-GE-129 turbofan
Dry thrust - 76 kN (17,000 lbf)
Thrust with afterburner - 131 kN (29,500 lbf)
Maximum speed - Mach 2.0
Range - 520 miles (834 km) on anti-ship mission
Service ceiling - 59,000 ft (18,000 m)
Dimensions
Length - 50 ft 11 in (15.52 m)
Wingspan - 36 ft 6 in (11.13 m)
Height - 15 ft 5 in (4.69 m)
Wing area - 375 ft² (34.84 m²)
Weights
Empty - 21,000 lb (9,527 kg)
Loaded - 33,000 lb (15,000 kg)
Max takeoff - 48,700 lb (22,100 kg)
Armament
(1) 20 mm JM61A1 cannon
Capable of carrying up to 17,820 lb (8,085 kg) weapon load on 11 hard points. They
are located - #1 and #11 at the wing tips, #2-5 and #7-10 under the wings, and #6 under the
fuselage.
Possible Weapons
Air-to-air - AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, Mitsubishi AAM-3, Mitsubishi AAM-4
Air-to-ground - ASM-1 and ASM-2 anti-ship missiles.
Various free-fall bombs with GCS-1 IIR seeker heads, Mk 82 and JM177 bombs
CBU-87, JDAM and JLAU-3/A or RL-4 rocket pods.
Others - J/AAQ-2 FLIR
Avionics
Mitsubishi Active Electronically Scanned Array radar system including J/APG-1.
Some differences between the F-2 and the F-16
F-2 has a 25% larger wing area.
F-2 is manufactured using composite materials to reduce overall weight and radar signature.
F-2 is longer and wider nose to accommodate phased-array radar.
F-2 has a larger tail-plane.
F-2 has a larger air intake.
F-2 has a three-piece cockpit canopy.
F-2 is equipped with a drogue parachute.
