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Mitsubishi F-1

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The Mitsubishi F-1 is Japan's first domestically developed and built supersonic military jet. It was nicknamed "Supersonic Rei-Sen" (Rei-Sen being the Japanese term for Mitsubishi's famed A6M "Zero" fighter of WWII). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries jointly developed the F-1. At first glance, it somewhat resembles the French/Anglo SEPECAT Jaguar, but was a completely independent Japanese effort (although it uses the same engines). Its primary role is anti-ship attack with a secondary ground attack role. It can carry AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles for self-defense

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 23.1ft (7.0m)
  • Length 41.8ft (12.8m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,950lbs (4,059kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,913lbs (5,404kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.886
  • Wing Loading 50.9lbs/ft2 (248.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 234.1ft2 (21.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2704

Parts

  • Number of Parts 70
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 314