Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| First flight | 20 July 1971 |
| Year of introduction | 1977 |
| Number produced | 77 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
Description
Based on the Jaguar design, the T-2 is a supersonic training aircraft developed for the Japanese Air Force. A total of 90 T-2 aircraft were built, with 28 of them being unarmed.
The F-1 is the combat version of the T-2, with the second cockpit removed to increase fuel capacity. It is equipped with 3 pylons and a 20mm Vulcan cannon for light attack and close air support missions. For self-defense, it is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Although the F-1 is a capable attack aircraft, its range is limited.
On March 9, 2006, the last F-1 aircraft were permanently retired from service in the Japanese Air Force and replaced by the Mitsubishi F-2, a joint American-Japanese aircraft based on the F-16 C/D.
Technical specifications
| Version: T-2(K) | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h (1056 mph) |
| Wing area | 21 m² (226.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m (25.9 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| Length | 17.9 m (58.6 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 15240 m (50000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 6197 kg (13662 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12800 kg (28219 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Ishikawa-Harima TF40-801A delivering 2136 kgp, up to 3239 kgp with afterburner |
| Ejection seat | Daiseru-Weber DW-ES-7J |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the F-1 / T-2 in 2024.
All operators
Photo of F-1 / T-2
