Fuji KM-2
Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) · Japan · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Fuji KM-2 is a Japanese primary trainer developed from the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor under licence, adapted and manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Japanese licence-built Beechcraft Mentor variant used as a primary trainer
- Single-engine low-wing monoplane with tandem seating
- Used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for primary training
Virtually identical in layout to the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor — a low-wing monoplane with tandem cockpit, bubble canopy, and retractable undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Fuji KM-2 has a length of 7.82 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 278 km/h (173 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1962, the KM-2 was a local development of the American Beechcraft T-34 design with a more powerful engine. It served the JMSDF for decades as the standard primary trainer before being replaced by more modern types.
Variants
The KM-2B is a turboprop-powered derivative; the piston KM-2 remained the original production standard.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as its standard primary trainer from the 1960s through to the 1990s.
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