Mitsubishi F-2

The Mitsubishi F-2 is a multirole fighter developed jointly by Japan and the United States, derived from the F-16 with a 25% larger delta wing and Japanese avionics including an AESA radar. Primarily used for anti-ship strike missions in defense of Japan.

Development agreement 1987, based on F-16 Fighting Falcon with extensive redesign. First flew 1995, entered service 2000. 94 built. Being phased out as Japan receives F-35As and develops the next-generation F-X fighter (Global Combat Air Programme with UK and Italy).