Mitsubishi F-2
Overview
Mitsubishi F-2A
Mitsubishi F-2A single seat multi-role fighter.
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Origin
Japan
Type
Multirole fighter aircraft
Entered service
2000
Status
In service
Development
1985 - late 1990's (design project)
October 1995 (first flight)
October 1995 (first flight)
Developer
Japan
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
United States - Lockheed Martin
United States - Lockheed Martin
Production
1995 - 2011
Producer
Japan
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Unit cost
$ 129 million in 2009
Number produced
94, plus 4 prototypes
Designations
Viper Zero (nickname)
Notable users
Japan
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JASDF
Variants
F-2A
Single seat and most numerous variant. At least 60 aircraft are to receive the J/APG-2 radar.
F-2B
Two seat variant. Has an increased weight and reduced internal fuel load. External dimensions are similar to the F-2A.
Details
Facts
F-2A
General
Origin
Japan
Type
Multirole fighter
Crew
1
Dimensions
Length
15.52 m
Wingspan
10.8 m wing
11.13 m width over wingtip launchers
Height
4.96 m
Wing area
34.84 m²
Empty weight
9.5 t
Gross weight
13.5 t
Max take-off weight
22.1 t
Propulsion
Engine setup
Single afterburning turbofan
Powerplant
General Electric F110-IHI-129
Power output
75.5 kN dry thrust
131.7 kN with afterburner
Fuel
4.637 L internal
Up to 5.678 L external (1x 300 gal + 2x 600 gal)
Flight characteristics
Speed
Mach 1.7 at high altitude
Mach 1.1 at low altitude
Range
Over 830 km combat range
3.500 km transfer range with external fuel
Ceiling
18.0 km
Wing load
634.3 kg/m² maximum
531 kg/m² normal
Thrust-to-weight ratio
0.606
G limits
-3 to +9
Systems
Sensors
J/APG-1 AESA radar with 190 km range
J/APG-2 AESA radar after refit
Electronics
J/ASW-20 data link
Self-defense
J/ASQ-2 electronic warfare system
Armament
Internal
1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan
Hardpoints
9 attachment points
4x large pylon (2x wet)
2x small pylon
2x wingtip
1x centerline (wet)
Armament options
20mm M61A1
1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan internal
AAM-4
4x AAM-4 medium range air to air missile, including AAM-4B after J/APG-2 AESA radar upgrade
AIM-7 Sparrow
4x AIM-7M Sparrow medium range air to air missile
AIM-9 Sidewinder
4x AIM-9L/M Sidewinder short range air to air missile
AAM-3
4x AAM-3 short range air to air missile
ASM-1
6x ASM-1C anti-ship missile
ASM-2
6x ASM-2 anti-ship missile
GCS-1
2x GCS-1 guided bomb with IR seeker
JDAM
2x JDAM guided bomb with GPS seeker
Mark 82
4x3 Mark 82 dumb bomb on BRU-42 TER
Mark 83
2x Mark 83 dumb bomb
M117
4x3 JM117 dumb bomb on BRU-42 TER
CBU-87
4x CBU-87/B cluster bomb
Drop tank
1x 300 gal on centerline, 2x 600 gal on inner pylons
Mitsubishi F-2A
Mitsubishi F-2A armed with four ASM-2 anti-ship missiles and two AAM-3 air to air missiles.
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