Mitsubishi F-2A 8AW J.A.S.D.F. 70th anniversary 1:48 Hasgawa 07548

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Mitsubishi F-2A 8AW J.A.S.D.F. 70th Anniversary 1:48 Hasegawa 07548

The Mitsubishi F-2A '8AW J.A.S.D.F. 70th Anniversary' model kit in 1:48 scale by Hasegawa allows you to recreate one of the most technologically advanced multirole fighters used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 07548
• Length of the model when assembled: 328 mm

Marking options:

• 6th Squadron, 8th Air Wing, JASDF, aircraft with side number "536" (Tsuiki Air Base, September 2024)
• 8th Squadron, 8th Air Wing, JASDF, aircraft with side number "538" (Tsuiki Air Base, September 2024)

History and technical background: The Mitsubishi F-2 is a multirole fighter developed based on the American F-16 Fighting Falcon. It is produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, with a production split of 60/40 between Japan and the United States. The F-2 project is based on the F-16C Block 40 model, and its production began in 1996. The first units entered service in 2000.

By 2008, 76 aircraft had entered service, and a total of 98 units were produced. The Mitsubishi F-2 was the first combat fighter equipped with an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, the J/APG-1, introduced in 1995. This aircraft earned the nickname "Viper Zero," which refers to the unofficial name of the F-16 "Viper" and the historical Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.