Single-seat "close air support":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_air_support and maritime strike fighter used by the JASDF. Developed from Mitsubishi's previous [[Mitsubishi t-2]] trainer, the shoulder-winged, twin-engined F-1 bears a marked resemblance to the Anglo/French "Jaguar":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEPECAT_Jaguar. Armament includes one JM61 [[Gatling gun]] and five hardpoints capable of carrying air-to-ground and antiship ordnance, plus AIM-9 Sidewinders for self-defense.

h4. See also

* [[military]]
* [[List of airplanes]]
mitsubishi f-1