Hasegawa 7230 1/48 RF-4E Phantom II J.A.S.D.F. Reconnaissance

Model Kit

This kit recreates Japans photo-reconnaissance version of the legendary Phantom. The RF-4E, derived from the F-4E, was delivered to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in the 1970s and served for decades as the backbone of Japans tactical reconnaissance fleet. Unlike the fighter variant, the RF-4E carried advanced camera and sensor systems in its elongated nose, enabling it to perform high-speed, low-level recon missions in all weather conditions. Known for its distinctive camouflage schemes and long service life, the JASDF RF-4E became an icon of Japans Cold War and postCold War air power, retiring only in the 2020s. This 1/48 scale kit captures the Phantoms powerful lines with finely engraved panel details, a detailed cockpit, and authentic JASDF reconnaissance markings. A must-have for Phantom enthusiasts and modern jet historians, it offers a rewarding build of a rare and historically significant aircraft.