Kawasaki C-1
Kawasaki · Japan · first flew 1970 · transport aircraft
The Kawasaki C-1 is a Japanese twin-turbofan tactical military transport built to replace the Curtiss C-46 in JASDF service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | short, stubby fuselage compared with larger four-engine transports |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- high swept wing carrying two underwing turbofan pods
- prominent T-tail
- short, stubby fuselage compared with larger four-engine transports
Identified by its high swept wing carrying two underwing turbofans, prominent T-tail, and short fuselage compared with larger four-engine transports like the C-130.
Specifications
- The Kawasaki C-1 has a length of 29 m (95 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30.6 m (100 ft).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
First flown in 1970, it was developed and built entirely in Japan to meet Self-Defense Force airlift needs, and entered service in 1974.
Variants
Variants include the standard C-1 transport, the EC-1 electronic warfare trainer, and a flight-test/avionics testbed derivative.
Where you'll see it
The type remains in limited JASDF service for tactical airlift, being progressively replaced by the larger Kawasaki C-2; it has no UK presence.
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