Overview
The Mitsubishi F-2 was developed by Japan with Lockheed Martin from the American F-16, but it is a substantially new aircraft. It has a 25% larger composite wing, a longer fuselage, and was the first fighter to enter service with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
Its main job is anti-ship attack, carrying up to four heavy missiles to defend Japan's islands from invasion fleets. Only 98 were built because of its high cost; Japan, Britain and Italy are now developing the GCAP fighter to replace it.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 15.52 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.13 m |
| Height | 4.96 m |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 9,527 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 22,100 kg |
Performance
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.00 |
|---|---|
| Combat radius | 830 km |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 11 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | GE F110-GE-129 |
| Thrust (each) | 76.3 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 131.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 20 mm JM61A1 rotary cannon
- Up to four ASM-2 anti-ship missiles, AAM-3/AAM-4 air-to-air missiles and guided bombs on 11 hardpoints
Photos
Photo 1: Original figure : The Government Accountability Office I editted the figure a little to make look better. / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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