Product Description

A model of the specially painted aircraft of the Flight Development Test Group commemorating its 70th anniversary

[About the actual machine]
The main aircraft, the F-15J Eagle, is based on the U.S. Air Force's F-15C, which began combat deployment in 1974, and is equipped with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's own unique tactical electronic warfare system, J/TEWS, and an equally unique data link system.
The deployment of the unit began in 1982, and it continues to play a key role in Japan's air defense today.
At air shows held at bases that operate F-15Js, it is common to see aircraft with commemorative paint jobs made and displayed in exhibition flights.
The F-15J of the Flight Development Test Wing, which appeared at the Air Self-Defense Force's Gifu Air Base Air Show on October 12, 2025, was painted in a special livery commemorating the 70th anniversary of the unit's founding.
The Flight Development and Test Wing was founded in 1955, and 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of its founding. The aircraft is painted in the red and white test aircraft colors, with the number 70 and the unit markings commemorating the 70th anniversary, attracting the attention of visitors.

[About the model]
-The model is based on the 1/72 scale Platz Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle, which has already received high praise from airplane model fans, and is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the commemorative painted aircraft of the Flight Development Test Group that appeared at the Gifu Air Base Air Show held in October 2025.
-The large decal sheet depicts the special markings on the Flight Development Test Wing's F-15J, which appeared at the Gifu Air Base Air Show held on October 12th.
- The Flight Development and Testing Group was founded in 1955, and to commemorate its 70th anniversary in 2025, the design combines the number 70 with the unit's markings, which are depicted on the rear of the aircraft and on the vertical tail.
-In addition, the silhouette markings of aircraft currently in service, painted on the fuel tank, are also reproduced with large decals.
- The decals are made by Cartograf, an Italian company renowned for their high quality.
-Of course, the aircraft itself is not to be missed, with realistic reproductions of not only its shape, but also the details of the landing gear, engine exhaust, and cockpit.

[Major features]
・Reproduce the Air Self-Defense Force's F-15J Eagle in 1/72 scale
- Model of the aircraft that will be featured at the 2025 Gifu Air Base Air Show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Flight Development and Experimental Group
- The markings on the rear of the aircraft and vertical tail, which combine the number 70 and the unit markings, the illustration of the fuel tank depicting the silhouette of the aircraft in operation up to now, and the slogan lettering on the rear are all reproduced with high-quality decals made by Cartograf, which is renowned for its quality.
- Realistic details of each part of the aircraft

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

AC-110

JAN code

4545782130799

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