Due March 2012

• Die-cast metal.
• Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.
• Pre-painted with pad applied markings.
• Fully assembled.
• Weapons that are not permanently attached.
• Comes with crew figures
• Display stand included.
• Option to display model with wheels up or down.
• Minimum use of plastic

The Mitsubishi T-2 is a two-engined two-seat jet trainer manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries and was operated by the Japan Air Self Defense Force from 1975 – 2006. The
flight instructor sat behind the student in a raised seat that allowed him to visually monitor the
student’s actions. There was a windblast screen between them that created separate
clamshell canopies for each person. T-2s were also used by a dedicated Aggressor
Squadrons until they were replaced by F-15 Eagle.


The Mitsubishi T-2 was chosen by the Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI)
of the Japan Defense Agency to test new technology. The aircraft selected was the third T-2
manufactured; serial 29-5103 c/n 003. It would be the test bed for the CCV (Control
Configuration Vehicle) studies. Fixed canards were mounted on the intakes just in front of the
wings with a movable canard under the fuselage. The objective was to study airflow to see if
such a configuration could improve maneuverability.