Wingspan 9.93 m Length 13 m Engine type Ishikawajima-Harima F3 First flight July 29, 1985 | Top speed 1,038 km/h Introduced 1988 | |
The Kawasaki T-4 is a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. In addition to training duties it is used by the JASDF's Blue Impulse aerobatic team. The first XT-4 prototype flew on July 29, 1985. The first production aircraft was delivered in 1988.
Contents
- Kawasaki t 4 blue impulse 1 72 plastic model
- History
- Variants
- Operators
- Accidents
- Specifications T 4
- References
Kawasaki t 4 blue impulse 1 72 plastic model
History
In November 1981, Kawasaki was selected as main contractor to design and produce an aircraft relating to the MT-X program. This program was launched to replace the Lockheed T-33 and Fuji T-1 jet trainer aircraft in service in the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The initial program planned a run of 220 aircraft and entry into service in 1988.
In January 2016 the JASDF used three T-4s to collect radioactive material after North Korean's fourth nuclear test, which North Korea claimed was a hydrogen bomb test.
Variants
Operators
Accidents
Specifications (T-4)
Data from Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide
General characteristics
Performance
Armament
Two hardpoints for external fuel tanks
