De Agostini JSDF Aircraft DAJSDF65
Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle Display Model
JASDF 303rd Hikotai, #72-8963 White Dragon, Komatsu AB, Japan, TAC Meet 2003 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle | | 7.75" | | 5.25" |
The JASDF (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) 303rd Hikotai (Tactical Fighter Squadron) is part of the 6th Air Wing at Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japanese Constitution states that the country renounces war and JASDF fighter squadrons have never been deployed in combat overseas. One of the main activities of JASDF fighter squadrons is providing Quick Reaction Alert intercepts to Chinese and Russian aircraft nearing or violating Japanese airspace.
Presently Japan operates approximately 155 F-15J aircraft assigned to four wings consisting of seven operational squadrons. These wings are located at Chitose, Komatsu, Nyutabaru and Naha. Also the 23rd Training Squadron has five F-15s that act as aggressors. A JASDF annual TAC Meet (Tactical Air Combat) is held to hone the skills of air crews as well as ground and support crews. In 2003 the 303rd TFS" (Fighting Dragon) entry was F-15J 72-8963 wearing a spectacular scheme of a White Dragon (Hakuryu) meant to strike fear into anyone who looked upon it.
Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. Since entering service in 1976, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills by the Israeli Air Force. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft from the Japanese Self-Defense Force.
De Agostini "JSDF Aircraft" display model airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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