Product Description

The aircraft deployed to units in April has been made into a kit early on! Don't miss the revived dragon mark of the F-35

[About the actual machine]
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has begun deploying the F-35A Lightning II as a successor to the F-4 and F-15 fighter jets.
It is a fifth-generation multirole fighter jet developed internationally, led by Lockheed Martin of the United States.
This single aircraft was designed to be capable of a variety of missions not only for the Air Force, but also for the Navy and Marine Corps.
While they share the same basics, they have different specifications depending on how they are operated.
The conventional takeoff and landing type F-35A was developed as an aircraft for the Air Force.
The aircraft is equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine.
The aircraft has a highly stealthy shape and is equipped with a weapon bay, within which missiles and other armaments can be stored.
Additionally, there are six hardpoints under the wings.
It went into operation in 2016, and was deployed and put into operation by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in 2018, where it serves as the latest main fighter aircraft.

[About the model]
The model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F-35A Lightning II, newly deployed and put into operation by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
The kit uses parts made by Italeri of Italy.
This kit models the F-35 Lightning II of the 303rd Squadron, which began deployment at Komatsu Air Base in April 2024.
Don't miss the large "Fighting Dragon" mark of the squadron painted on the vertical stabilizer, which is based on the dragon that is said to live on Mt. Hakusan.
Of course, the style of the latest stealth aircraft is accurately modeled not only in shape but also in panel lines.
The cockpit, legs, and even the interior of the weapon bay are all recreated in minute detail.
The weapon bay hatch can be assembled either open or closed, allowing you to enjoy the different expressions on its face.
This kit features the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's latest fighter jet and the legendary dragon mark, so you can't miss it.

[Main features]
・Reproduce the F-35A Lightning II in 1/72 scale
- Plastic model assembly kit with a finished length of approximately 214mm
-Parts are made by Italeri.
-The markings will be the same as those of the 303rd Squadron at Komatsu Air Base from April 2024.
- Aileron and rudder parts are movable even after completion
- Weapon bay hatch can be assembled open or closed

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

TPA-54

JAN code

4545782128185

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