Product Description

Creating an aircraft indispensable to the history of the T-2

[About the actual device]
The T-2 is an advanced trainer aircraft that has produced many of the elite pilots of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force who protect Japan's skies.
It was the first supersonic aircraft developed independently in Japan.
It made its maiden flight in 1971, entered service in 1974, and remained in active service until 2006.
The aircraft is equipped with two TF40-IHI-801A turbofan engines manufactured by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries.
It boasted a maximum speed of Mach 1.6.
The aircraft was divided into an early model used for basic combat pilot training without any weapons, and a later model used for subsequent combat pilot training, the latter of which was equipped with machine guns and other weapons.
The T-2, once put into service, played a vital role in training elite pilots who protect Japan's skies.
It is said that 1,450 pilots were trained on the T-2 before it was retired.
It is a masterpiece aircraft that has trained many pilots.

[About the model]
This model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force T-2 Advanced Trainer aircraft from Platz, which has already garnered high praise from airplane model enthusiasts.
The model faithfully reproduces the sharp form of Japan's first supersonic aircraft, with a finished length of 240mm.
Not only is the style accurately reproduced, but the panel lines are also meticulously rendered, and the delicate details of the leg parts and cockpit are also modeled in great detail.
- The canopy and speed brakes can be assembled in either the open or closed position.
・You can choose from different finishes.
The markings replicate those of the aircraft used by the Provisional T-2 Training Squadron, which was responsible for pilot training when the T-2 was introduced.
The kit includes large decal sheets for details such as the [4] mark painted on the tail fin.
This aircraft is an indispensable part of the history of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's T-2.

[Main Features]
This is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force T-2.
The tandem cockpit features realistic reproductions of the seats, instrument panel, and more.
- The canopy and speed brakes can be opened or closed.
・Finished length is approximately 240mm, width is approximately 100mm
- The markings are a reproduction of those used on aircraft of the Provisional T-2 Training Squadron, which was responsible for pilot training when the T-2 was introduced.
- Includes large decals such as the [4] mark painted on the tail fin.



Item Size/Weight : 36.6 x 20.9 x 5.8 cm / 268g

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

AC-116

JAN code

4545782136371

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