Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

Mitsubishi F-2B A.D.T.W. w/ASM-3 (1/48) 7566

This 1/48 scale Mitsubishi F-2B from Hasegawa represents a Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft operated by the Air Development and Test Wing. The aircraft is equipped with advanced Japanese weapon systems including the ASM-3 anti ship missile and AAM-5 air to air missiles.

The F-2 is a multirole fighter developed jointly by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Lockheed Martin as an evolution of the F-16 platform. The two seat F-2B version is used for training, operational conversion and testing duties within the JASDF.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Mitsubishi F-2B two seat multirole fighter
• Japan Air Self Defense Force A.D.T.W. aircraft
• ASM-3 anti ship missile included
• AAM-5 air to air missiles included
• Metal parts including large pitot tube
• Blade antenna metal detail parts
• Estimated parts count: 215
• Model length: 328mm
• Model wingspan: 244mm
• Markings for JASDF A.D.T.W. aircraft Code 101
• Gifu Air Base 2025 scheme
• Supplied unpainted and requires assembly

History

The Mitsubishi F-2 was developed in the 1990s as an advanced multirole fighter for the Japan Air Self Defense Force. While based on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the aircraft incorporates a larger composite wing, advanced radar systems and specialised Japanese avionics.

The F-2 is capable of carrying a wide range of modern weapons including the ASM series of anti ship missiles designed to defend Japan’s maritime approaches. Aircraft assigned to the Air Development and Test Wing at Gifu Air Base are used to test new systems, weapons and upgrades before they enter wider operational service.