Product Information
– Commemorate the special color scheme aircraft featured at the Misawa Base Air Show on September 8th with this model!
About the Actual Aircraft:
– The F-35A Lightning II is being introduced as the successor to the F-4 and F-15 fighters by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
– This fifth-generation multi-role fighter was developed primarily by Lockheed Martin in the U.S. through international collaboration.
– It is designed to handle a variety of missions for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps with a single aircraft model.
– Though the basic components are standardized, the specifications vary to suit different operational needs.
– Developed specifically for the Air Force, the F-35A features conventional takeoff and landing capabilities.
– It is equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine.
– Its stealth-enhanced design includes a weapon bay to internally house missiles and other payloads, along with six hardpoints under the wings.
– Officially in service since 2016 and operational in Japan since 2018, it plays a crucial role as the newest main fighter jet in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
About the Model:
– This 1/72 scale model kit faithfully recreates the F-35A Lightning II as newly deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
– This assembly kit uses parts by Italeri.
– Markings represent the special anniversary paint scheme created for the 50th anniversary of the 302nd Squadron in September 2024.
– Notable features include the large bald eagle illustration on the vertical tail fin, letters on the main gear cover, and markings on the side of the air intake.
– Praised by model enthusiasts, the Italeri parts accurately depict the distinctive shape of the F-35A.
– The engine is represented internally with a minimal number of parts.
– Options are available to assemble the panel of the weapon bay in either an open or closed state.
– The detailed weapon bay includes a variety of armaments like AIM-9X, GBU-12, AIM-120 AMRAAM, and GBU-31 JDAM 1000, adding to the model’s impressive finish.
Main Features:
– 1/72 scale replica of the F-35A Lightning II
– The assembled plastic model measures approximately 214mm in length
– Italeri-made parts
– Markings recreate the special paint scheme from the 302nd Squadron’s 50th anniversary at the Misawa Base Air Show held on September 8, 2024
– Aileron and rudder parts are movable post-completion
– Weapon bay hatches can be assembled in an open or closed position
– Includes a variety of armaments for enhanced detail
Specification Info:
– Model Type: Plastic Model Kit
– Scale: 1/72
– Completed Size: Approximately 214mm in length
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