{"title":"Model building – Brand – Hasegawa","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the full range of Hasegawa model kits. Known for their detailed Japanese kits of aircraft, vehicles, and ships — for the discerning model builder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"area-88-f-20-tigershark-shin-kazama-64820-hasegawa","title":"[Area 88] F-20 Tigershark \"Shin Kazama\" | 64820 | Hasegawa | 1:48","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 250, 75);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Area 88] F-20 Tigershark \"Shin Kazama\" | 64820 | Hasegawa | 1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Northrop F-20 Tigershark was an American light fighter developed in the early 1980s from the F-5 family. The first prototype flew in 1982. 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Japan selected the aircraft for air defense and had a large portion produced under license by Mitsubishi. Induction began in the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo powerful turbofan engines, a large wing, and an intercept radar form the basis of the design. The F-15J is a single-seater, while the F-15DJ has two seats. The two-seater supports training and education without significantly altering the recognizable Eagle shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese aircraft were adapted to national communication and defense systems. Their primary task is guarding the airspace and intercepting unknown aircraft. In doing so, the pilots work in tandem with ground-based radar and other air defense assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Eagle family has received modernizations and various temporary liveries throughout its long service life. 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