F-2
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 130
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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F-2 | Active | 2002 | 130 |
F-2
Group : Multi-Role Fighters
Status : Active
Also Known As : F-2A (single-seat), F-2B (twin-seat), XF-2
Origin : Japan,
United States of America
Contractors : Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 130
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2, XF-2 prototype, is a derivative of the combat-proven F-16C/D Fighting Falcon being developed between the United States/Lockheed-Martin (40 percent) and Japan/Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (60 percent). The F-2 multi-role fighter is superseding the F-1 aircraft in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. The F-2 features advanced active phased array radar (J/APG-1), waves absorbing materials, an enlarged wing area over the F-16 (25 percent approximately) providing greater fuel load, a more powerful engine, two additional weapon stations over the F-16, and enlarged fuselage and horizontal tails. The 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 employing ASM-2 missiles. The Japanese government has authorized production of 94 F-2s with the goal of procuring up to 130 aircraft. In 2011 the Japanese government decided to add the JDAM guided bomb capability to the F-2A/B aircraft fleet. The J/APG-2 upgraded radar will be provided to the fleet of F-2 jets beginning in 2015.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 91/130 |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 1 | |
Number of Engines | 1 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 5 meter | |
Length | 15.5 meter | |
Main Gun Caliber | 20 millimeter | |
Wingspan | 11.1 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Takeoff Thrust | 29,000 pound | |
Max Takeoff Weight | 22,000 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Ceiling | 20,000 meter | |
Max Range | 2,000 kilometer | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed at High Altitude | 2.2 mach |
Gear
Air-to-Air Missiles | ||
---|---|---|
AAM-3 | 2 | |
AAM-4 | 4 | |
AAM-4B | 4 | |
Anti-Ship Missiles | ||
ASM-2 | 4 | |
XASM-3 | 2 | |
Bombs | ||
GBU-30 JDAM | 4 | |
GBU-31 JDAM | 4 | |
GBU-32 JDAM | 4 | |
GBU-35 JDAM | 4 | |
GBU-38 JDAM | 4 | |
Fighter Aircraft Engines | ||
F110-GE-129 | 1 | |
Medium Caliber Cannons | ||
M61A1 | 1 | |
Optronic Systems | ||
PANTERA | 1 | |
Radar Systems | ||
J/APG-1 | 1 | |
J/APG-2 | 1 |
News
The blueprint reportedly stipulates the development of the Hypersonic Cruise Missile (HCM) and the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) which are expected to enter service
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has been quietly laying plans for a new stealth fighter to replace the F-2, one capable of outclassing the numerically superior Chinese air force.
Japan's Ministry of Defense has officially completed development of its new supersonic anti-ship missile, dubbed the XASM-3, with mass production slated to begin in 2019,
Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 aircraft are slated to be equipped with supersonic missiles to keep pace with what Tokyo says is a growing threat posed by the Chinese navy, according
The Japanese government plans to equip the F-2 multirole fighters of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with a new, domestically produced hypersonic anti-ship missiles
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 10, 2015 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) received a direct commercial sale contract through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to integrate the Sniper® Advanced
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8th, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) valued at approximately $250 million to manufacture

6/15/2007 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFPN) -- "Hands-on" took on real meaning for members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force as F-2 support fighter pilots dropped
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] received a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on March 31 valued at $150 million to manufacture components for five additional F-2
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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