Fighter Jets
Mitsubishi F-1
ICAO: F1
Overview
The Mitsubishi F-2 is a multirole fighter developed jointly by Japan and the United States. Based on the F-16 design, it incorporates a larger wing and advanced avionics tailored to Japanese requirements. The aircraft entered service in the early 2000s.
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Specifications
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- Engine
- 1 × General Electric F110-IHI-129
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 29,500 lbf · 131 kN
- Avionics
- J/APG-2, AN/ARC-164, NEC V/UHF transceiver, Japan Aviation Electronics/Honeywell digital AFCS etc.
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 50 ft 10 in · 15.50 m
- Tail height
- 16 ft 5 in · 5.00 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 3 in · 1.30 m
- Wing span
- 36 ft 5 in · 11.10 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 48,700 lb · 22,100 kg
- Max landing weight
- 40,300 lb · 18,300 kg
- Max payload
- 19,800 lb · 9,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,230 gal · 4,600 L · 3,700 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 1,147 kt · 1,320 mph · 2,124 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 451 nm · 520 mi · 840 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 59,000 ft · 18,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 48,000 ft/min · 244 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,480 ft · 450 m
- Landing distance
- 2,150 ft · 650 m
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Operational Context
Mitsubishi F-2 — multirole fighter aircraft
The F-2 first flew in 1995 and entered service in 2000 with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Although derived from the F-16, it features a larger composite wing and strengthened structure. The aircraft was optimized for maritime strike and air defense missions.
Powered by a General Electric F110 turbofan producing approximately 29,000 pounds of thrust (129 kN) with afterburner, the F-2 exceeds Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 49,000 pounds (22,226 kg). The aircraft carries air-to-air and anti-ship missiles along with precision-guided munitions.
The F-2 forms a key component of Japan’s tactical air capability. While production numbers were limited, the aircraft incorporates significant domestic technology. It continues to serve in both air defense and strike roles.
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