Fuji T-1 vs T-3

Overview

The Fuji T-1 and the T-3 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and Fuji respectively.

The Fuji T-1 reaches 925 km/h — 2.5x the T-3's 377 km/h. The Fuji T-1 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,038 km for the T-3. The Fuji T-1 operates at altitudes up to 14,400 m compared to 8,169 m for the T-3. At 5,000 kg MTOW, the Fuji T-1 is 3.3x the T-3's 1,510 kg.

The Fuji T-1 has been produced in 66 units vs 50 for the T-3. The Fuji T-1 first flew 16 years before the T-3 (1958 vs 1974).

Japanese jet-powered trainer aircraft, developed in the mid-20th century, utilized for military flight training.
Fuji Fuji T-1 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji
First flight 1 January 1958
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 66 units
Average unit price --

T-3

Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Fuji T-3 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji
First flight 26 September 1974
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 50 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 22.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 925 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,420 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN â—‰

T-3

Wing area 16.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 377 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,038 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,169 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,120 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 548 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher service ceiling at 14,400 meters (47,244 ft) compared to the T-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 entered service first in 1961, 17 years before the T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or T-3?
The Fuji T-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.