Hasegawa 07229 1/48 Mitsubishi F-2B

The Mitsubishi F-2 is a support jet fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
The JASDF has deployed the F-15J interceptor fighter to defend against threats from fighters and bombers, while the F-1 support fighter has been used to defend against threats from ships and tanks. The F-2 was developed jointly by Japan and the United States as a successor to the F-1.

Initially called the FS-X, this aircraft was based on the F-16 and
was designed using the latest technology. Its
distinctive external design includes a fuselage and wings that are slightly larger than those of the F-16, a larger radome to accommodate a new radar, and
a three-section canopy to protect against bird strikes during low-altitude flight.

Decals (markings)

• 4th Air Wing, 21st Squadron (Matsushima Air Base)
• Aircraft belonging to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Air Wing (Misawa Air Base)