Fuji T-1 Hatsutaka
Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) · Japan · first flew 1958 · fighter
The Fuji T-1 Hatsutaka was Japan's first indigenously designed jet aircraft following World War II, serving as an intermediate jet trainer that bridged the gap between piston trainers and front-line combat jets.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Tandem-seat configuration with a single fuselage-mounted turbojet |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Japan's first indigenously designed jet aircraft post-WWII
- Single-engine swept-wing jet trainer inspired by North American F-86 Sabre
- Tandem-seat configuration with a single fuselage-mounted turbojet
A clean swept-wing single-engine jet trainer with a Sabre-like oval nose intake, tandem bubble canopy, and a conventional tail; closely resembles the F-86 but in a two-seat trainer configuration.
Specifications
- The Fuji T-1 Hatsutaka has a length of 12.12 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 925 km/h (575 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in January 1958, the T-1 was developed by Fuji Heavy Industries under JASDF requirements. Its design was influenced by the North American F-86 Sabre, reflecting the technology transfer that occurred as Japan rebuilt its aerospace industry. Two sub-variants were produced differing in engine origin.
Variants
The T-1A was powered by a Rolls-Royce Orpheus engine built under licence; the T-1B used an indigenous Ishikawajima J3 turbojet.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as the standard intermediate jet trainer from 1960 until retirement in the early 2000s.
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