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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Kawasaki T-4

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,870 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 12,800 vs 7,500 kg, built 77 vs 200 units.

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Kawasaki
First flight 20 July 1971 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1977 1988
Number produced 77 units 200 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 21.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 17.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 662 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
Both the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and Kawasaki T-4 have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 entered service first in 1977, 11 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.