Gulliver World Aircraft Collection WA22050
Mitsubishi F-2A Diecast Model
JASDF, Japan
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mitsubishi F-2A | | 3" | | 2.25" |
The F-2 is a fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Lockheed Martin for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, with a 60/40 split in manufacturing between Japan and the USA. Production started in 1996 and the first aircraft entered service in 2000. By 2008, the first 76 aircraft are expected to be in service, with a total of 94 airframes under contract. In October 1987, Japan selected the F-16 as the basis of its new secondary fighter, to replace the aging Mitsubishi F-1 and supplement its main air superiority fighter, the F-15J as well as the F-4EJ. Meanwhile also during the 1980s, General Dynamics (who developed the F-16) had proposed its F-16 Agile Falcon to the USAF. While the US would pass over the design concept in favor of all-new types (F-22/JSF) and upgrades to its existing fleet, the enlarged F-16 would find a home in Japan.
Designed as a replacement for the F1, based on the F-16C, the F2 was first flown on October 7th, 1995.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Gulliver "World Aircraft Collection" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gulliver "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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