– Markings: Features the special 50th-anniversary paint scheme of the 302nd Squadron showcased at the Misawa Air Base Aviation Festival on September 8, 2024, with additional full-color options available for assembly

Special Stealth Aircraft Paint Scheme

Actual Aircraft Information

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force introduced the F-35A Lightning II as a replacement for the F-4 and F-15 fighters. This fifth-generation multi-role fighter was collaboratively developed by an international consortium headed by Lockheed Martin from the United States. The F-35A is designed to undertake various missions across the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, incorporating standardization while adapting to different operational requirements. Designed primarily for the Air Force, the F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing version, equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine. This stealth aircraft features a weapon bay designed to carry missiles and other armaments, with six additional hardpoints available under its wings. Since its inception in 2016, the F-35A has been in operation and was fully integrated into the Japan Air Self-Defense Force by 2018, where it serves as a key fighter jet.

Model Kit Details

The model kit accurately recreates the F-35A Lightning II, recently deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, at a 1/72 scale. The kit comprises parts manufactured by Italeri and includes markings from the 302nd Squadron’s 50th-anniversary special paint scheme, revealed at the Misawa Air Base Aviation Festival on September 8, 2024. It also offers decals that reflect the updated full-color eagle illustration displayed on the vertical fin. Assemble this model to appreciate the exclusive colorful markings temporarily adorning this stealth aircraft.

Specifications

– Scale: 1/72

– Assembled size: Approximately 214mm in length