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| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1020 and HA1021 - Japanese F-104J Starfighters, JASDF 203rd FG and JASDF 206th FG These are exclusive to the Japanese market and can only be purchased from a dealer in Japan |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES THE RETAIL VERSION WILL BE MORE REFINED |
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed
(pad applied)
Option to display the model
on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the
landing gear in the down or
up positions
Optional armament has been
provided
Canopy can be displayed
open or closed
Heavy metal with a minimum
of plastic
Highly collectable
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed
(pad applied)
Option to display the model
on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the
landing gear in the down or
up positions
Optional armament has been
provided
Canopy can be displayed
open or closed
Heavy metal with a minimum
of plastic
Highly collectable
Japanese F-104J Starfighter
The Lockheed F-104J was the Japanese Starfighter with the “J” standing for Japan. The first F-104Js were
just re-assembled “G” versions and first flew in March 8, 1962. Because the Japanese constitution forbid
offensive weapons the F-104J was set up purely as an interceptor. The Japanese referred to the
Starfighter as “Eikou (Glory) while other countries called it the “Widow Maker”. Instead of a 20mm cannon
the early variants had an additional fuel tank and could carry four Sidewinder missiles or drop tanks but no
bombs.
The Lockheed F-104J was the Japanese Starfighter with the “J” standing for Japan. The first F-104Js were
just re-assembled “G” versions and first flew in March 8, 1962. Because the Japanese constitution forbid
offensive weapons the F-104J was set up purely as an interceptor. The Japanese referred to the
Starfighter as “Eikou (Glory) while other countries called it the “Widow Maker”. Instead of a 20mm cannon
the early variants had an additional fuel tank and could carry four Sidewinder missiles or drop tanks but no
bombs.
The JASDF (Japan Air Self Defense Force) was formed in 1954 with the F-86F. In 1959 the F-104J was
chosen as the replacement aircraft and at the end of manufacturing in December 1967 Japan had
received 210. These aircraft equipped seven squadrons (Hikoutai). Over the years 15% of the F-104s
were lost to accidents.
chosen as the replacement aircraft and at the end of manufacturing in December 1967 Japan had
received 210. These aircraft equipped seven squadrons (Hikoutai). Over the years 15% of the F-104s
were lost to accidents.
| Specifications F-104J Engine: 1 x 15,600-lb thrust J79-IHI-11A Japanese-built GE J79-GE-11A afterburning turbojet. Weight: Empty - 13,900 lbs. Max Takeoff - 29,303 lbs. Dimensions: Wing Span - 21ft 9in. Length - 54ft 8in. Height - 13ft. 5in. Performance: Maximum speed at 50, 000 ft. – 1,145 mph (Mach 2.2). Service ceiling - 50,000ft. Rate of climb - 48,000 ft./min. Range - 1,080 miles. Armament: 1 x 20mm six-barrel cannon only on the later versions, early versions were without it and replaced by a fuel tank. 2 x wingtip mounted Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. 2 x rack-mounted air-to-air Sidewinder missiles on the fuselage forward-centerline. Provisions for wingtip mounted fuel tanks and optional fuel drop tanks under the wings |
| HA1020 |
| HA1021 |
| JASDF 206th FG |
| JASDF 203rd FG |
