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How the Japanese reinvented the F-16... and made it better!
« on: Monday, Mar 24, 2025 02:21 am »

How the Japanese reinvented the F-16... and made it better!

While the Mitsubishi F-2 may look like an F-16, it’s far from just a copy. With larger wings, advanced avionics, improved radar, and increased payload capacity, this Japanese-built fighter jet is a more capable multi-role aircraft than its American counterpart. But why was it so expensive, and why were only 94 built? This deep dive explores the F-2’s origins, capabilities, and why Japan ultimately chose the F-35 instead.

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