| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1023 - Japanese F-104J Starfighter 207th SQ, 83rd AG 'J.A.S.D.F.' |
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HA1023 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.
Data for HA1023
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) with the 207th Sq. 83rd Air Group assigned to
the Southwestern Air Defense Force, Naha Airbase, Okinawa. In March 1986 the 207th who were referred
to as “F-104 Brothers” were the last to retire the Starfighters for the F-15J. Over the years 15% of the F-
104s were lost to accidents.
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) with the 207th Sq. 83rd Air Group assigned to
the Southwestern Air Defense Force, Naha Airbase, Okinawa. In March 1986 the 207th who were referred
to as “F-104 Brothers” were the last to retire the Starfighters for the F-15J. Over the years 15% of the F-
104s were lost to accidents.
Japan Air Self Defense
Force aircraft Insignia
Force aircraft Insignia
Southwestern Air
Defense Force Insignia
Defense Force Insignia
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 opens
Extremely 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 opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum
of plastic
Highly collectable
| 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 |
