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T-4 in MCAS Iwakuni on Friendship Day | |
Role | Intermediate trainer aircraft |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
First flight | July 29, 1985 |
Introduction | 1988 |
Produced | 4+208 |
The Kawasaki T-4 is a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. It is currently used by the JASDF's Blue Impulse aerobatic team. The first XT-4 prototype flew on July 29, 1985. The first production aircraft was delivered in 1988.
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In November 1981, Kawasaki was selected as main contractor to design and produce an aircraft relating to the MT-X program. This program was launched to replace the Lockheed T-33 and Fuji T-1 jet trainer aircraft in service in the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The initial program planned the build of 220 aircraft and entry into service in 1988.[1]
Data from Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide
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