Gulliver World Aircraft Collection WA22055
Mitsubishi F-1 Diecast Model
JASDF 6 Sqn, Japan

1:200 Scale		Length		Width
Mitsubishi F-1		3.5"		1.5"

The Mitsubishi F-1 is Japan's first domestically developed jet fighter, and was the first fighter to enter production in Japan since the end of World War II. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries jointly developed the F-1. At first glance, it resembles the French/Anglo SEPECAT Jaguar, but was a completely independent Japanese effort. The F-1 evolved from the earlier Mitsubishi T-2 supersonic jet trainer. To create the F-1, engineers simply removed the rear seat and faired over the canopy, using the new empty space for avionics. The F-1 also has a J/AWG-12 radar set, similar to that fitted in British Royal Air Force F-4M Phantom fighter jets. This set provides ranging information. Aside from the avionics changes, deletion of the rear seat, and new one-piece windscreen, the only other major change from the T-2 was the beefing up of the aircraft to enable it to carry a larger weapons load than the T-2. The F-1 has slowly been replaced over the years by the newer Mitsubishi F-2 (Japan/U.S. developed, based on F-16C/D), as well as upgraded F-4EJ "Kai" Phantom II's. Units currently using the F-1 are scheduled to change over to the new F-2 over the next several years. One unit has already traded in its F-1's for F-4EJ Kais. Six F-1's based at Tsuiki in Fukuoka Prefecture were retired on March 9, 2006, having reached the 4,000 hour limit of their airframes.

Mitsubishi F-1

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Gulliver World Aircraft Collection

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.