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F-2A Viper Zero (Service)
Mitsubishi · Japan
The F-2 entered service in 2000 as a maritime strike specialist. Its wing was 25% larger than an F-16's and made of advanced "co-cured" composites. It was designed specifically to carry four massive anti-ship missiles while maintaining high agility for air defense.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,124 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 810 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 1x General Electric F110-IHI-129 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61A1; ASM-1/2 anti-ship missiles; AAM-3/4 air-to-air.