Mitsubishi F-2
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 2000 |
| Number produced | 98 units |
Description
The Mitsubishi F-2 is a multi-role fighter aircraft jointly developed by Japan and the United States. It is an advanced variant of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-2 was primarily designed to replace the aging fleet of F-1 fighter aircraft operated by the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). It features improved capabilities for air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and reconnaissance missions. The F-2 incorporates advanced avionics, weapon systems, and electronic warfare equipment. It has been deployed by the JASDF to provide air defense, maritime patrol, and support operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The F-2 has undergone several modernization programs to enhance its capabilities and maintain its operational readiness.
Technical specifications
| Version: F-2A | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 34.8 m² (375.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m (36.5 ft) |
| Height | 4.7 m (15.4 ft) |
| Length | 15.5 m (50.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 17983 m (58999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 9525 kg (20999 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22090 kg (48700 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet General Electric F110-GE-129 delivering 7711 kgp, up to 13381 kgp with afterburner |
| Ejection seat | McDonnell Douglas ACES II |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 87 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
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Photo of F-2
Credits: Lockheed Martin