Kawasaki T-４

The T-4 is a subsonic jet developed in Japan by Kawasaki H.I.

The first flight was on July 29, 1985.In the Air Self-Defense Force, it is used as a secondary training aircraft for pilots who have completed primary training with propeller aircraft to continue training.Operation began on July 28, 1988.Japan's purely domestic jet trainer, including the engine, is the second after the T-1B.One of my favorite aircraft.

My home is near the Air Self-Defense Force Gifu base, so I often see the T-4 flying.

In addition to being called "Tee-yon" or "Tee-four", it is not an official nickname, but it is called "Dolphin" (Iruka) because it is smaller and more rounded than other aircraft.

General characteristics

Crew: 2　Length: 13.00 m 　Wingspan: 9.94 m 　Height: 4.60 m 　Wing area: 21.00 m2

Empty weight: 3,700 kg (8,157 lb)　Max takeoff weight: 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)

Fuel capacity: 2,241 L (493 imp gal; 592 US gal) internal fuel

Powerplant: 2 × Ishikawajima-Harima F3-IHI-30 turbofans, 16.32 kN (3,670 lbf) thrust each

Maximum speed: 1,038 km/h 　Stall speed: 167 km/h

Range: 1,668 km 　Service ceiling: 15,240 m (50,000 ft)　Rate of climb: 51 m/s (10,000 ft/min)