The color markings of the stealth aircraft stand out even at a 1/144 scale model.
About the Aircraft:
- The F-35A Lightning II is deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as a successor to F-4 and F-15 fighters.
- It is a 5th generation multirole combat aircraft developed internationally with Lockheed Martin at the helm.
- Designed to fulfill various missions across the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps with a standardized base while offering different specifications for operational needs.
- The F-35A, developed for the Air Force, is a conventional takeoff and landing model.
- Equipped with a single Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine.
- The aircraft features a high-stealth design with a weapon bay to house missiles and armaments internally.
- Equipped with six hardpoints under the wings.
- Operational since 2016 and in deployment with Japan's Self-Defense Force since 2018 as a leading combat aircraft.
About the Model:
- This plastic model kit recreates the F-35A Lightning II at 1/144 scale, as deployed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- Utilizes easy-to-assemble parts manufactured by F-Toys.
- Features special markings for the 302nd Squadron's 50th anniversary, after its debut at the Misawa Air Base Air Show on September 8, 2024, complete with full-color decals for the tail's eagle mark.
Key Features:
- Reproduces the F-35A Lightning II at a 1/144 scale
- Once assembled, the model measures approximately 100mm in length
- Includes high-quality decals from Cartograf, renowned for their excellent prints