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 — WingsMid-mounted, swept
E — Engines1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage12.12 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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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

Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.

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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