Hasegawa 07530 Mitsubishi T-2 CCV "A.D.T.W." Limited Edition 1/48

The plastic model kit Hasegawa 07530 Mitsubishi T-2 CCV "A.D.T.W." Limited Edition in 1:48 scale is a rare set recreating the Japanese experimental Mitsubishi T-2 aircraft in the unique CCV configuration, created for the Air Development and Test Wing (A.D.T.W.) unit. This model enables you to build an accurate replica of the machine on which advanced research into flight control technologies and innovative aerodynamic solutions was conducted during the Cold War, from 1980 to 1995.

• Scale: 1:48 – ensures perfect representation of the real aircraft's details and proportions.
• Country of origin: Japan – the kit depicts a version intended for the Japan Self-Defense Forces, used by its research and development unit.
• Period of use: Cold War – the aircraft was used for technical testing in the final decades of the 20th century.
• Material: high-quality plastic – precisely molded sprues with rich surface detail.
• Add-ons: Special parts reflecting the unique CCV configuration, including distinctive canards and a set of new decals to replicate the A.D.T.W. insignia from the 2024 limited edition.
• Category: plastic jet aircraft model kit.

The CCV (Control Configuration Vehicle) version of this Mitsubishi T-2 was a testbed for experiments with electronic control systems and non-standard aerodynamic solutions—via the addition of auxiliary canard wings, which drastically altered the aircraft's flying characteristics. The A.D.T.W. unit conducted numerous tests with this specimen, directly influencing the development of later Japanese fighters, including the Mitsubishi F-2.

The model is particularly recommended for enthusiasts of 20th-century aviation, collectors of rare and prototype designs, and advanced modelers. Thanks to the uniqueness of the kit and the quality of its components, this product is excellent as a collector's display piece. Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers seeking challenges and rare subjects.

We recommend the Hasegawa 07530 set to every fan of Japanese aviation history and high-end model building!