Fuji T-3
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year of introduction | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
Description
The Fuji Fuji T-3 is a military training aircraft developed by the Japan-based Fuji Heavy Industries primarily for the purpose of training pilots. It was first introduced in the late 1990s and has since been employed by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for basic and advanced flight training. The T-3 is a lightweight, single-engine jet aircraft designed to provide pilots with the necessary skills for operating modern military fighter aircraft effectively. Its versatile and adaptable nature allows it to be used for various training missions, including basic flight maneuvers, instrument flying, practice in aerial combat tactics, and navigation exercises. Deployed exclusively within the JASDF, the T-3 serves as a crucial tool in preparing pilots for combat scenarios.
Technical specifications
| Version: T-3 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 377 km/h (234 mph) |
| Wing area | 16.5 m² (177.6 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Height | 3.0 m (9.9 ft) |
| Length | 8.0 m (26.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 8169 m (26801 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1120 kg (2469 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1510 kg (3329 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 7.7 m/s (25.3 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Lycoming IGSO-480-A1A6 delivering 254 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 81 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.