Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

Mitsubishi F-1

This 1/72 scale kit from Hasegawa represents the Mitsubishi F-1, Japan’s first domestically produced supersonic jet fighter designed for ground attack and maritime strike roles. With its sleek profile and twin-seat layout derived from the T-2 trainer, the aircraft marked a significant step in Japan’s post-war aviation development.

The model features finely engraved panel lines and accurate proportions, capturing the distinctive shape and layout of this unique aircraft. With clean moulding and well-defined surface detail, it provides a solid base for building a realistic representation suitable for display or diorama projects.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit of Mitsubishi F-1
• Represents Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detail
• Accurate airframe and twin-seat configuration
• Suitable for modern military aircraft displays
• Clean moulding for precise assembly

History:

The Mitsubishi F-1 was introduced in the late 1970s as Japan’s first indigenous supersonic combat aircraft since the Second World War. Developed from the Mitsubishi T-2 trainer, it was adapted for strike missions, equipped to carry a range of weapons including anti-ship missiles.

Serving with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the F-1 played a key role in maritime defence and ground attack operations during the Cold War period. Although eventually replaced by more modern aircraft, it remains an important milestone in Japan’s aviation history and a symbol of its return to advanced aircraft development.