Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3405
Mitsubishi T-2 Diecast Model
JASDF Hiko Kyodotai, #69-5127 "Red 27", Nyutabaru AB, Japan, 1988

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Mitsubishi T-2		9.75"		4.25"

The base at Nyutabaru is home to the JASDF Air Training Command, Air Basic Training Wing and Flying Training Squadron. The Mitsubishi T-2 was introduced in 1975 and by 2006 all but a few aircraft had been retired. Eventually some T-2s were used as Aggressors and given a special paint scheme that consisted of a fake canopy being painted on the under side of the fuselage as well as the white around the red Hinomarus were painted over. The Hinomarus themselves were over sprayed a bit to make them less visible. The 2 digit nose numbers were painted in red to simulate those on the Soviet Union aircraft during the Cold War. The T-2s had some bad spin characteristics leading to an excessively high rate of accidents. It was at this point that it was decided to replace the 8 T-2 Aggressors with the F-15DJ. Aircraft 69-5127 “Red 27” has been preserved with its Hiko Kyodotai (Tactical Fighter Training Squadron) Aggressor paint scheme at the Nyutabaru Air Base.

Mitsubishi T-2

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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• 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.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.