In the early 1980s Japan started the FS-X (Fighter Support - Experimental) program to develop a new fighter for the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). Ultimately Japan industry partnered with General Dynamics to develop a new fighter based on the F-16. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan was the prime contractor. The first flight of the XF-2A was in 1995. In 2003 Hasegawa released an all new kit of the Mitsubishi F-2, the production version of the FS-X development program. Kits are highly detailed with engraved panel lines, complete intake trunking and full depth exhaust burner. The larger F-2 wings feature separate leading edge flaps (LEFs) and trailing edge flaps (TEFs). Detailed cockpit features the unique F-2 instrument panel, control stick and throttle, and a pilot figure. The three-piece canopy can be positioned open or closed.

	Kit # 07227 (Pt27) Date Released: 2003.07 Description: Mitsubishi JASDF F-2A Out of the box this kit is a single-seat F-2A. External stores include two AAM-3s, two 300 gallon centerline fuel tanks and two 600 gallon wing tanks. (Only one centerline tank can be carried even though two are included) (1) 3rd SQ 3rd AW, JASDF #03-8505, Misawa AB (2) 1st Technical School, JASDF #03-8504, Hamamatsu AB
	Kit # 07229 (Pt29) Date Released: 2003.11 Description: Mitsubishi JASDF F-2B Out of the box this kit is a two-seat F-2B. External stores include two AAM-3s, two 300 gallon centerline fuel tanks and two 600 gallon wing tanks. (Only one centerline tank can be carried even though two are included) 21st SQ 4th AW, JASDF #23-8108, Matsushima AB
	Kit # 09558 Date Released: 2004.07 Description: Mitsubishi JASDF XF-2A Out of the box this kit is a single-seat F-2A. External stores include two AAM-3s, two 300 gallon centerline fuel tanks and two 600 gallon wing tanks. (Only one centerline tank can be carried even though two are included) Additional white metal parts are included for the prototype air data pitot tube and dorsal telemetry antenna. (1) JASDF SerNo 63-8501, XF-2A prototype #1 (2) JASDF SerNo 63-0001, XF-2A prototype #1 (3) JASDF SerNo 63-8502, XF-2A prototype #2 (4) JASDF SerNo 63-0002, XF-2A prototype #2
	Kit # 09576 Date Released: 2004.11 Description: Mitsubishi JASDF XF-2B Out of the box this kit is a two-seat F-2B. External stores include two AAM-3s, two 300 gallon centerline fuel tanks and two 600 gallon wing tanks. (Only one centerline tank can be carried even though two are included) Additional white metal parts are included for the prototype air data pitot tube and dorsal telemetry antenna. (1) JASDF SerNo 63-8101, XF-2B prototype #3 (2) JASDF SerNo 63-0003, XF-2B prototype #3 (3) JASDF SerNo 63-8102, XF-2B prototype #4 (4) JASDF SerNo 63-0004, XF-2B prototype #4

Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF), called the Ching Kuo, was designed by Taiwan with engineering support from General Dynamics, and the F-16 influence is immediately apparent.

Manufacturer: Zhengdefu Kit # DF331 Date Released: ??? This kit is a decent representation of an aircraft not many outside of Taiwan know about. ( more information of the Ching Kou can be found in the derivative section ) Generic markings for a ROCAF Ching Kuo IDF.

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