Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4628
Lockheed F-35B Lightning II Diecast Model
JASDF, #59-8204, Nyutabaru AB, Japan, Beast Mode Configuration | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-35B Lightning II | | 8.5" | | 5.75" |
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JASDF F-35B Lightning II 59-8204, manufacturer's serial BX-04, is assigned to the provisional F-35B squadron at Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture. The aircraft was among Japan's first F-35Bs to arrive at Nyutabaru in August 2025 as the JASDF introduced the short takeoff and vertical landing fighter into operational service. Aircraft 59-8204 was publicly displayed at the Nyutabaru Air Festival on December 7, 2025. The F-35B provides Japan with stealth, advanced sensors, networked warfare capabilities, and the ability to operate from both land bases and modified Izumo class ships.
The F-35 is designed to be stealthy, concealing up to 5,700 pounds of ordnance within its internal weapons bays. When stealth isn't the priority however, it can be configured in "Beast Mode", carrying a total of 22,000 pounds both internally and externally via conventional wing pylons.
Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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.
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