About
The Mitsubishi F‑1 is Japan’s first homegrown supersonic strike fighter, developed from the T‑2 trainer. It has twin engines, a swept wing, carries a 20 mm M61A1 cannon, sidewinder missiles, rockets, bombs, and anti-ship ASM missiles. It also includes basic radar (J/AWG‑12) and RWR
Playstyle
The F‑1 shines as a low-altitude strike and gunfighter. Fly fast and low, flank enemies using cannon or AIM‑9L, or load up for ground/ship attacks. Avoid high-altitude stalls and don’t expect to win sustained dogfights—use surprise and terrain instead
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Great agility with high roll rate (352°/s)
➕ Strong cannon and full AIM‑9L loadout
➕ Heavy payload: bombs, rockets
➕ Rugged airframe with seven hardpoints
Cons
➖ No built-in countermeasures (only optional pod)
➖ Poor stall speed and energy upkeep
➖ Subpar climb and high-altitude performance
➖ Reliant on ground reloads for missiles/ordnance
Loadout Option
Trivia
- It was Japan’s first domestically designed supersonic combat jet (in service 1978–2006)
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