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F-2

IOC: 2002
Total Production: 130

Also Known As: F-2A (single-seat), F-2B (twin-seat), XF-2

Origin:Japan

Contractor/s: Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Description: The F-2, XF-2 prototype, is a derivative of the combat-proven F-16C/D Fighting Falcon being developed between Lockheed-Martin (40%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (60%). The F-2 multi-role fighter is superseding the F-1 aircraft in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces.

The F-2 features advanced radar waves absorbing materials, an enlarged wing area over the F-16 (25% approximately) providing greater fuel load, a more powerful engine, 2 additional weapon stations over the F-16, and enlarged fuselage and horizontal tails. Majority of avionics and electronic equipment are produced in Japan.

Despite the F-2 is air-to-air and air-to-surface capable, the aircraft will be used for the air-to-surface role specially for anti-ship missions. The Japanese government has authorized production of 94 F-2s.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 20 mm

Dimensions: Height 5 m, Length 15.5 m, Wingspan 11.1 m

Weights: Max Weight 22,000 kg (48,501 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 29,000 lb (13,154 kg)

Performance: Ceiling 20,000 m (65,617 ft), Max Range 2,000 km (1,080 nm), Top Speed 731 mps (Mach 2.20)

Other: Number of Engines 1

Related Equipment
Derived from: F-16C Block 40

Air-to-Air Missiles: AAM-3 (2), AAM-4

Guided Missiles: ASM-2

Power plant: F110-GE-129

Guns & Missile Launchers: M61A1

F-2 - Contracts, Orders & Sales

see transactions report

F-2A/B tactical fighter aircraft ordered by Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF); items: 83; Japan national production procurement between 1997 and 2007
Items: 83

Delivery	Items
2007	8
2006	5
2005	5
2004	5
2003	6
2002	8
2001	12
2000	9
1999	8
1998	9
1997	8

News
Lockheed Martin Awarded 12th Contract for F-2 Component Work

Japanese F-2 Fighters Make First Live Bomb Drop

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for F2 Component Work

Operators

Japan / 130

As of	Holdings
2007	75 (F-2A/B)
2006	68 (F-2A/B)

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
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