The F-2 fighter aircraft is a multirole fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, developed from the U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-2 is equipped with advanced electronic systems and weapons, including enemy detection radar, air-to-air missiles, cruise missiles, guns, and bombs.
The F-2 was put into service in 2000 and has participated in numerous international exercises, including the RIMPAC exercise. It has also been used in support of insurgent forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The F-2 can land on aircraft carriers and is considered one of the most advanced multirole fighter aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It has been continuously upgraded and developed, with the latest versions being the F-2A and F-2B.
The F-2A is equipped with an AESA enemy detection radar system, high-altitude air-to-air missiles, and precision guidance systems, while the F-2B is equipped with air defense and ground attack systems. With its strength and reliability, the F-2 has demonstrated excellent air-to-air combat and combat support capabilities in Japan’s military missions.