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| Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1029 - Japanese F-104J Starfighter, JASDF 206th FG paint is a special chrome finish, Limited Edition 600 pieces |
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 |
| Photos courtesy of the Hobby Master US Distributor Historic Aviation |
Central Air Defense Force Insignia
Japan Air Self Defense
Force aircraft Insignia
Force aircraft Insignia
