Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4423
Lockheed F-35A Lightning II Diecast Model
JASDF 302nd Hikotai, #69-8701, Misawa AB, Japan, 2018 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed F-35A Lightning II | | 8.5" | | 5.75" |
The JASDF (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) 302nd Hikotai (Tactical Fighter Squadron) is part of the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base in Aomori 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.
F-35A 69-8701 USAF 14-5114, AX-01 was completed on November 17, 2016 and delivered to the USAF 944 OG for training Japanese pilots. In July 2018 69-8701 (AX-01) along with AX-02, AX-03, AX-04 and AX-05 arrived at Misawa where they joined Rinji F-35A Hikotai which would become 302 Hikotai. These 5 new F-35As will join AX-06 (89-8706 and AX-07 (89-8707) hadn't been used for training and arrived earlier. As of July 13, 2020 the JASDF operates 17 F-35A Lightning IIs operated by 302 Hikotai at Misawa Air Base.
Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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