Hobbymaster - Kawasaki T-4, JASDF, 11th Hikotai Blue Impulse, Matsushima, Japan, T-4 20th Anniversary 2016,1/72

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Metal finished model of Japanese jet aircraft Kawasaki T-4

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:72 scale.

JASDF, 11th Hikotai Blue Impulse, Matsushima, Japan, T-4 20th Anniversary 2016

Dimensions: length 18,5 cm, wingspan 15 cm

The model is from HobbyMaster's aviation edition. This is a well made model with lots of accessories. It is possible to have the model on a landing gear or on a stand.

Kawasaki T-4
The Kawasaki T-4 is a trainer jet aircraft that was developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The aircraft entered service in 1988, replacing the older Lockheed T-33 and Fuji T-1 trainers. The T-4 was designed as a high-performance aircraft, capable of performing demanding maneuvers such as rollovers, looping, and straight-pitch takeoffs. It has advanced avionics and can be equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, allowing it to also perform tasks such as reconnaissance, fire control, or attacks on ground targets. The T-4 is powered by two Ishikawa-Harima TF40-IHI-801A jet engines, which allow it to reach speeds of up to 890 km/h and altitudes of up to 13,700 metres. The aircraft can carry up to 3,000 kg of armament, including various types of bombs and missiles. The Kawasaki T-4 was very successful in Japan and became the basis for the development of other types of aircraft, such as the Mitsubishi F-2 and Kawasaki C-2 fighter aircraft. The T-4 is also used in the civilian sector, for example as an aerobatic aircraft and for training private pilots.