Japan’s F-2 fighter jet, which is based on the American F-16, took to the skies for the first time thirty years ago. Now, Tokyo is investing in developing a sixth-generation aircraft that will replace these legacy aircraft. The Mitsubishi F-2, also popularly known as “Viper Zero”, is a multirole fighter aircraft that was developed primarily … Continue reading From Pure Japanese Jet To F-16 Clone — How Mitsubishi F-2 Fighter Became A U.S.-Tamed “Viper Zero”