{"product_id":"hasegawa-1-72-f-15j-eagle-j-a-s-d-f","title":"HASEGAWA 1\/72 F-15J EAGLE J.A.S.D.F.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa 1\/72 F-15J Eagle J.A.S.D.F.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eF-15J Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary interceptor fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (J.A.S.D.F.), faithfully reproduced in 1\/72 scale by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eDeveloped from the legendary American air superiority fighter, the F-15J represents Japan’s highly capable air defence platform. Japan became the third operator of the Eagle—after the United States Air Force and Israel—introducing the type to replace the ageing F-104J interceptor fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eFollowing evaluation of multiple candidates under the FX program, Japan selected the F-15 on 9 December 1976, with the first aircraft delivered to Gifu Air Base on 27 March 1981. The F-15J entered service as a locally adapted variant of the F-15C Block 26, incorporating JASDF-specific systems and avionics upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eThese modifications include the Japanese Automatic Warning and Control System (BADGE), the J\/ASW-10 high-speed data link for ground and airborne interception coordination via E-2C early warning aircraft, and a revised vertical tail antenna configuration with a mass balance adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eThis kit captures the aggressive lines and operational detail of Japan’s premier air defence fighter, making it an essential addition for modern military aviation modellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q4c1cr\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bs8036\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eDetailed 1\/72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zykdyi\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eAccurately reproduced F-15J Eagle airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5mln1\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eFine engraved panel line detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1obqjgc\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eJASDF-specific antenna and airframe configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cbxhak\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eDetailed cockpit and landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pw98yb\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eExternal fuel tanks and weapon load options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m9xkg7\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eClear canopy parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jm7z87\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eDecals for multiple JASDF squadrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4uj7a9\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMarking Options Included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o52rwk\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e201st Squadron, 2nd Air Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imiswr\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e202nd Squadron, 5th Air Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h09gk7\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e203rd Squadron, 2nd Air Wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rus85m\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e204th Squadron, 7th Air Wing (x2 aircraft options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143la4v\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eAir Proving Wing (APW), JASDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ke4z4i\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jekxw1\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hlsi2\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eManufacturer: Hasegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rs4muo\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eAircraft: F-15J Eagle (J.A.S.D.F.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1jzyl\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfd762\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eAssembly Required: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mbfsp3\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required: Yes (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eThe F-15J remains the backbone of Japan’s air defence network, combining proven Eagle airframe performance with locally developed systems tailored for interception and rapid response duties. 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