T-4 Intermediate Trainer
A trainer with outstanding flying qualities and agility
The T-4 Intermediate Trainer was developed, thanks to the dedication of the Japanese aerospace industry , as the successor to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s T-33 Jet Trainer.
One of the main features of this trainer is its adoption of a transonic airfoil. Its realized outstanding flying qualities and agility at speeds up to transonic range and enabled elementary-level trainees to transition smoothly to advanced-level fighter training courses.
Furthermore, the weight of the aircraft has been reduced by using a carbon composite material for the vertical tail, ailerons, rudders, etc.
Specification
Length | 13.0m |
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Wingspan | 9.9m |
Height | 4.6m |
Maximum speed | Mach0.9 |
Cruising range | 1300km |