Fuji T-1A Hatsutaka
Fuji · Japan · first flew 1958 · light aircraft
The Fuji T-1 Hatsutaka is Japan's first indigenously designed jet trainer, built by Fuji Heavy Industries for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force as an advanced trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.12 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Japan's first indigenous jet trainer
- Single turbojet with nose intake
- Tandem cockpit with swept wings
Resembles a scaled-down F-86 Sabre with swept wings, a nose intake, tandem cockpit with separate canopies, and a conventional tail; a classic 1950s jet trainer configuration.
Specifications
- The Fuji T-1A Hatsutaka has a length of 12.12 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.49 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 925 km/h (575 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Development of the T-1 began in the late 1950s as Japan sought to rebuild its aviation industry after WWII restrictions were lifted. The T-1A used an imported Bristol Orpheus turbojet, while the later T-1B was powered by an indigenous Ishikawajima J3 engine.
Variants
The T-1A used the Bristol Orpheus 805 engine; the T-1B used the Ishikawajima-Harima J3-IHI-7; a total of 40 aircraft were built across both variants.
Where you'll see it
The JASDF operated T-1s from 1961 until 2006, providing advanced jet training for over four decades before retirement.
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