History:
The Mitsubishi F-1 attack aircraft is the combat version of the T-2 trainer. The Mitsubishi T-2 was developed as the supersonic trainer aircraft for JASDF. The space of the rear cockpit of the T-2 is now used for additional avionic systems. Other modifications include the addition of two wing pylons and a fuselage pylon, and the 20mm Vulcan cannon of the T-2A armament trainer along with new combat avionics. The F-1 is a capable attack aircraft though with relatively short range, and can be used in interception missions carrying the AIM-9 missile. Three drop tanks can be mounted with each carrying 659 kg fuel to increase the range for another 680 km. The wings are high-mounted and swept back and tapered with square tips. The F-1 is powered by two turbofans with their intakes located well forward of the wing roots. The fuselage is long and slender and has a sharply pointed nose. The flight of the first F-1 out of serial production was on June 16th, 1977. A total of 77 aircraft were built.
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| Function: | Fighter, Close Air Support |
| Dimensions (wingspan/length/height): | 7.88 m / 17.66 m / 4.39 m |
| Weight: | 6358 kg empty (13,674 max. weight) |
| Engines: | 2 x 3300kg Ishikawajima-Harime TF40-801A with 32,49 KN thrust each |
| Max. speed: | 1700 km/h |
| Range: | 1130 km |
| Ceiling: | 18,250 m |
| Payload: | 2722 kg |
| Armament: | 1 x 20 mm Vulcan cannon; combination of: Type 80 Anti-Ship-Missiles; Mk82 and M117 bombs; LAU-69 rocket pods; AAM-1 and AIM-9L missiles |
| Crew: | 1 |
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi; Japan |
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