Mitsubishi F-2 (Changes from the F-16 as written by the development team leader)

In this video, I explained the development process of the F-2, the development system, technology transfer between Japan and the U.S., design details, changes from the F-16, and improvements after mass production.
At a time when trade friction between Japan and the U.S. was fierce, political and economic issues prevented the development of a purely domestic fighter, and it was decided to modify the F-2 from the F-16.
Using the F-16, which was developed about 20 years ago, as a base for development, Japan succeeded in creating a new 4.5 generation fighter by adding new domestic technology, instead of wasting time "redeveloping the wheel".
The background, development system, and changes from the F-16 block 40 are explained based on the designer's book.

※This video was originally made for Japanese people, but I tried to add an automatic English voice to it.
Please understand that there may be some parts that are difficult to understand.
If you have difficulty hearing the automated voice, please use the subtitle function.

[Chapter]
00:10 Introduction
00:38 Development History
02:24 Failure to purchase American-made engines
03:03 Proposal for joint development
04:22 Reduction of technology transfer from the U.S.
05:12 Design of F-2
05:50 Decision to modify from F-16 Block 40
07:08 Design team and development structure
09:21 Major modification from the F-16
14:06 Original development and following existing subsystems
17:11 Improvements after mass production
19:35 Final

References
1.神田國一(2018)「主任設計者が明かすF-2戦闘機開発」並木書房
Kuniichi Kanda (2018) "F-2 fighter jet development revealed by chief designer" Published by Namiki Syobo
2.RAND (1995) "Troubled Partnership: A History of U.S.-Japan Collaboration on the FS-X Fighter"
(URL) https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a300592.pdf
3.神田國一(1996)「次期支援戦闘機“XF-2”の開発」三菱重工技報 Vol.33 No.3
Kunikazu Kanda (1996) "Development of the Next Support Fighter "XF-2"" Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Technical Review Vol.33 No.3
(URL) https://www.mhi.co.jp/technology/review/pdf/333/333154.pdf
4.「FS-X次期支援戦闘機」エアワールド 1993年1月号別冊
FS-X Next Support Fighter" Air World, January 1993 issue, separate volume, Published by Air World
5.「空自F-2/F-1戦闘機と世界の戦闘攻撃機」軍事研究 2009年8月号別冊
Air Self-Defense Force F-2/F-1 Fighters and Combat Attack Aircraft of the World," Japan Military Review, August 2009, separate volume, Published by Japan Military Review

F-2 video of introduction：https://youtu.be/bL1-C7fzvFA
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