Kawasaki T-4
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| First flight | 29 July 1985 |
| Year of introduction | 1988 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
Description
The Kawasaki T-4 is a military training aircraft developed by Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Designed to replace the outdated T-3 trainer, the T-4 was originally introduced in 1988 and has since served as a primary trainer for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). This aircraft is primarily utilized for basic and advanced pilot training, as well as for various other training missions including formation flying and navigation exercises. With a focus on enhancing pilot skills, the T-4 has been deployed extensively within the JASDF, ensuring a steady supply of trained pilots for Japan's operational squadrons.
Technical specifications
| Version: T-4 | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 21 m² (226.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m (32.6 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15.1 ft) |
| Length | 13 m (42.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 15240 m (50000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 3790 kg (8356 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7500 kg (16535 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Ishikawa-Harima F3-IHI-30 delivering 1597 kgp |
| Ejection seat | UPC Stencel SIIS-3 |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 200 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.