Lockheed F-35C Lightning II

JASDF 8th Hikotai Black Panthers, Japan, "what if"

Hobby Master 1:72 HA6214

Since its creation in 1954, the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has had a long history of purchasing state-of-the-art military aircraft from the United States, including the F-4 Phantom II and F-15 Eagle. Although the JASDF has purchased the F-35A and F-35B variants it does not currently operate the F-35C. This model asks the question: What might a Japanese F-35C look like? Wearing the blue camouflage colors typical of JASDF aircraft, this model represents a ficticious F-35C Lightning II.

Lockheed F-35C Lightning II
Designed to meet the US Military's requirement for a multi-role Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 was first flown on December 15, 2006. This single-seat fighter is one of the most advanced aircraft of our time, said to be four times more effective at air-to-air combat and eight times more effective at air-to-ground combat than any other existing aircraft. It uses a low-maintenance stealth technology, and some versions have an innovative Lift System, which gives the F-35 vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The US plans to buy a total of 2,443 F-35s at a cost of $323 billion, which makes the F-35 the most expensive defense program in history.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.