Product Description

- This 1/72 scale assembly kit recreates the T-2, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's training aircraft that has trained many pilots, and features etched parts that enhance the sharp expression of fine detail.
- This kit includes etching parts for adding detail.

[About the actual machine]
- The T-2 is an advanced training aircraft that has trained many of the elite pilots of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, who protect the skies of Japan.
- It was the first supersonic aircraft developed indigenously in Japan.
- It first flew in 1971, entered service in 1974, and was in active service until 2006.
- The aircraft was powered by two Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries TF40-IHI-801A turbofan engines, giving it a maximum speed of Mach 1.6.
- There are two types: an early model that was used for training in the Basic Combat Pilot Course and had no armaments, and a later model that was used for training in the subsequent Combat Pilot Course. The later model was equipped with machine guns and other weapons.
- Once in service, the T-2 was used to train elite pilots who defended the skies of Japan.
- It is said that 1,450 pilots were trained on the T-2 before it was retired.
- He also served as a virtual pilot in the flight training squadron.

[About the model]
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the T-2, a masterpiece training aircraft that has trained many pilots for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- In addition, this kit comes with a set of etched parts that enhance the sharpness of the fine details.
- The model reproduces the sharp form of Japan's first supersonic aircraft with a finished length of 248mm.
- Not only does it accurately express the style, but the panel lines as well as the delicate reproduction of the leg parts and the details of the cockpit are also modeled in detail.
- Details of each part of the aircraft are expressed with etched parts.
- Etching parts are made by Eduard. Sharp reproduction enhances the realism of the display.
- Markings include those of the hypothetical enemy aircraft used by the Flight Training Squadron.
- The decals are made by Cartograf, a company known for their high quality.

[Major features]
- This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force T-2.
- Eduard etched parts included for sharp detailing
- Finished total length is approximately 248mm
- Markings are selected from the initial paint specifications based on the flight training squadron's hypothetical enemy aircraft specifications



Item Size/Weight : 35.5 x 18.8 x 5.6 cm / 296g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

AC-26SP

JAN code

4545782119503

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