After much consideration, Japan chose the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II to be the country's newest fighter in November 1968. In fact, Japan was one of the very few non-U.S. countries that could produce Phantom IIs under license. Built by Mitsubishi, the subsequent F-4EJ Kai upgrade was delivered to the J.A.S.D.F. in November 1989. It featured updated electronics, including an improved central computer, AN/APG-66J pulse Doppler radar and the J/APR-6 homing and warning system. Many were also equipped with ASM-1 or ASM-2 anti-ship missiles mounted underneath the aircraft's wings. Highly detailed model kit includes waterslide decals and illustrated instructions. Decal options included: J.A.S.D.F. 83rd AG 302nd SQ., Code: 414, Naha A.B.; J.A.S.D.F. 6th AW 306th SQ., Code: 416, Komatsu A.B.; and J.A.S.D.F. 5th AW 301st SQ., Code 417, Nyutabaru A.B. Paint colors needed: Silver, Olive Drab, Steel, Flat Black, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Field Gray, Khaki Green, Khaki, Burnt Iron, Tire Black, FS36118 Gray, FS36320 Gray, FS36375 Gray, FS17875 White, Light Gray, FS11136 Red, and FS13538 Yellow.
