Hasegawa 07520 - 1/48 Mitsubishi F-2B Veer Guardian 23 3SQ Detailed Scale Kit  [HA-07520]

Hasegawa 07520 Mitsubishi F-2B 1/48 scale overview

The Mitsubishi F-2B is a standout example of modern Japanese fighter design, and this Hasegawa 07520 1/48 kit gives modellers the parts and detail needed to recreate it faithfully. Favoured for its avionics upgrades and larger wing compared with its F-16 roots, the real aircraft brings advanced capability and the model mirrors that engineering at scale. This kit is aimed at hobbyists who appreciate historical accuracy and precise assembly.

Design origins and scale accuracy

The F-2B evolved from the F-16 platform but includes distinct Japanese requirements such as enhanced radar and increased lift from a larger wing. The Hasegawa 07520 kit captures these elements in its moulded components and surface detail, letting builders highlight these differences as they assemble and finish the model.

Build considerations and display quality

This model uses high quality plastic parts that fit together for an accurate result when assembled with care. The kit supports painting and decal application for authentic markings, and once finished it makes an attractive display piece that reflects contemporary fighter jet engineering.