Platz 1/72 Japan Air Self Defense Force T-2 Late Model Plastic Model

High-detail 1/72 scale plastic assembly kit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force T-2 advanced jet trainer, ideal for collectors and scale modelers. Features four selectable special markings and finely molded details to reproduce the late-production, armed variant.

Key features

- 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the JASDF T-2 advanced trainer

- Includes decals with four special paint schemes produced by Cartograf

- Models the late-production variant equipped for armament including a Vulcan cannon

- Finely engraved panel lines and sharp supersonic contours to capture the aircraft’s Mach 1.6 profile

- Detailed twin-seat cockpit interior, landing gear, and small parts for enhanced realism

- Finished model dimensions: approximately 24 cm long, 10 cm wide

- Country of origin: Japan

Selectable markings

- 1987: 8th Squadron, 3rd Air Wing, Misawa Air Base special paint scheme

- 1994: Gifu Air Development and Test Wing display aircraft at Komaki Air Base Air Festival

- 1997: 22nd Squadron special paint scheme shown at Matsushima Air Base Air Festival

- 1998: 22nd Squadron special livery commemorating the unit’s 20th anniversary

About the real aircraft

The T-2 was Japan’s first domestically developed supersonic trainer and served from first flight in 1971 through 2006. Powered by two Ishikawajima-Harima TF40-IHI-801A turbofan engines, it reached speeds up to Mach 1.6. Early unarmed variants were used for basic fighter training; later variants supported fighter pilot training with armament options. Approximately 1,450 pilots trained on the T-2 during its service.

Why this kit is for you

- Excellent choice for JASDF enthusiasts, military model collectors, and advanced-scale model builders

- Four special liveries offer variety and display options

- High-quality Cartograf decals and precise molding make this kit suitable for detailed painting and finishing techniques