Mitsubishi F-1
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The Mitsubishi F-1 is a Japanese swept-wing, single-seat, twin-engine supersonic strike aircraft that was in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) from 1978 to 2006. It was Japan's first domestically designed and built supersonic combat aircraft, jointly developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It is essentially a T-2 trainer airframe modified for a dedicated anti-ship and ground attack role.
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F-1 at Misawa Base (1994) | |
Role | Attack aircraft |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
First flight | 3 June 1975 |
Introduction | April 1978 |
Retired | March 2006 |
Primary user | Japan Air Self Defense Force |
Produced | 1975–1987 |
Number built | 77 |
Developed from | Mitsubishi T-2 |
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