Fuji T-1B Hatsutaka

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Fuji T-1B Hatsutaka (富士 T-1B 初鷹)
The Fuji T-1B is a Japanese upgrade of the Fuji T-1A aircraft. It replaced the engine from British to Japanese. 20 copies of this version were made.
History
From the very beginning, JASDF wanted to equip the T-1 aircraft with Japanese-made engines, but the work on the Ishikawajima-Harima J3 engines was delayed, so it was decided to install British Bristol Siddeley Orpheus Mk 805 engines. Although the first prototypes of the J3 engine were ready in 1957, there were many problems related to it, so the Japanese had to refine it, which took almost 3 years.As a result, the first two production series (40 T-1 aircraft) and 6 prototypes were equipped with British engines. At the very beginning, the production of the J3 engine was carried out by 5 different companies (Ishikawajima Heavy Industries (now IHI), Fuji Heavy Industries, Fuji Seimitsu Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries), but at the behest of the JASDF headquarters, it was recommended that the production be carried out by one company, so that all engines would have the same technical control.After lengthy negotiations between the companies, it was decided that Ishikawajima Heavy Industries (IHI) would be the engine manufacturer. With this change, IHI was able to contribute to the improvement of the prototype J3 engine. By July 1959, the improved engine was ready for testing, which it successfully passed. In 1960 it was mounted on the T-1 aircraft with number 05-5801 and practical tests were carried out on the mime.Engines for the J3 was accepted into service in 1961 under the name J3-3. The T-1 aircraft were equipped with these engines in the third production series and received the designation T-1B (aircraft from 851 to 870). They were produced from September 1962 to June 1963, in addition to 2 T-1A aircraft were converted to the T-1B version (prototype aircraft).The T-1Bs remained in service until 3 March 2006, when the last T-1 aircraft was withdrawn from service.

T-1B Photos and art

Structure description
The T-1B aircraft was fitted with Ishikawajima-Harima J3-3 engines with a power of 11.77 kN. Other than that, no modifications were made to the aircraft.

IHI J3-3 Engines

Technical sketches of the Fuji T-1B

Photos of the cockpit and other parts

Armament
The permanent armament of the T-1B aircraft is a Browning M53-2 12.7 mm machine gun (220 rounds), which is mounted in the nose of the machine. It can also carry up to 680 kg at two fixed points under the wings.

Method of attaching armament

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 12.12 m (39 ft 9 in)
• Wingspan: 10.49 m (34 ft 5 in)
• Height: 4.08 m (13 ft 5 in)
• Wing area: 22.22 m2 (239.2 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 2,845 kg (6,272 lb)
• Gross weight: 4,390 kg (9,678 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 1,400 L (308 Imp Gal) + 2 x 454 l drop tank ( 100 Imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Ishikawajima-Harima J3-IHI-3 with 11.77 kN ( thrust 2645 lb)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 827 km/h (513.9 mph) at 6000 m (19685 ft)
• Cruise speed: 570 km/h ( 354.2 mph)
• Range: 1,300 km (810 mi, 700 nmi) (internal fuel)
• Ferry range: 2,000 km (1,242.7 mi) (external tanks)
• Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,370 ft)
• Rate of climb: 24 m/s (4,724.4 ft/min)

Armament

1. Fixed armament

• 1 x Browning M53-2 12.7 mm machine gun (220 rounds)

2. Armament mounted on two fixed points under the wings

• 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder (probably version B)
• 2 x 100 lb bombs (probably AN-M30)
• 2 x 250 lb bombs (probably AN-M57)
• 2 x 500 lb bombs (probably AN-M64)
• 2 x 750 lb bombs (probably M117)
• 2 x Napalm bombs (unknown type)
• 2 x CBLS-200 (Training dispenser.It can carry four 25-pound BDU-33 training bombs and four rockets)
• 2 x SCAR 2.25-Inch rockets (1 rocket on rails)
• 2 x Mighty Mouse 2.75 inches rackets (2 on rails)
• 2 x Mighty Mouse 2.75 inches rockets in the M3 launcher (7 rockets)
• 2 x FFAR 5-Inch rockets (2 rail-mounted rockets)
• 2 x Gun pods with machine guns (probably two M2 or M3 12.7 caliber rifles)

3. Fuel dump tanks

• 2 x 454 l drop tank (100 Imp gal)

Summary
The Fuji T-1B trainer would be a very nice addition to the Japanese aviation tree. Although it has two AIM-9 missiles, which classifies it as around 9.0 this year, it is better to have them without them in the game, which will allow this aircraft to be used more effectively at lower BRs as a CAS aircraft. Along with its T-1A and T-1C brethren, it would be a great complement to the early Japanese jets. I encourage you to discuss in the comments and to share your own knowledge on this topic.
Finally, I apologize for the linguistic and logical errors because unfortunately English is not my main language and I had to use google translator.

Possible camouflages

Sources

https://hikokikumo.net/His-Mil-T1-000-AllCatalog.htm
T-1 (練習機) - Wikipedia
Fuji T-1 - Wikipedia
Fudži T-1B : Fudži (valka.cz)
Fuji T-1 - CombatAircraft.com
富士T-1A/B『初鷹』 (fc2.com)
[3.0] Naval Sabres & Foreign Sabres (faqs.org)
Wayback Machine (archive.org)
Ishikawajima-Harima J3 - Wikipedia
J3 (エンジン) - Wikipedia
Уголок неба ¦ Fuji T-1 (airwar.ru)
Fuji T-1B Jet Trainer - Passed for Consideration - War Thunder - Official Forum
Japanese T-1 trainer project | Secret Projects Forum
冨士T-1A/B研究 (hikokikumo.net)

[WalletWorrier]

A gorgeous aircraft that would be perfect for 8.0 +1!

[MAUSWAFFE]

@Grzegames

Although it has two AIM-9 missiles, which classifies it as around 9.0 this year, it is better to have them without them in the game, which will allow this aircraft to be used more effectively at lower BRs as a CAS aircraft.

I’d say with the Sea Hawk already having AIM-9Bs at 8.0 it is very much possible for T-1 to be placed at an appropriate BR with full armament.

But no matter where it ends up, +1 for one of my all time favorite Japanese aircraft

[UnknownVariable]

I like this and would love to have the other trainers to be added to WT but as it stands, this will be controversial since it was never seen with any armaments attached.

I guess the brochure does give leeway to the T-1 but I dont think it would be the same for the others. At the same time, WT is a game - the addition of the trainers will not be as problematic as WT adding the F-16AJ

[LeonDasPro]

Failed to unearth any pictures of the T-1 with armament, if they ever carried them they were kept well hidden.

HOWEVER, perusing a thread on the T-1 design origins including all 3 proposals for the competition I discovered a handy post that might swing the balance in the planes favour…

Japanese T-1 trainer project

Halfway down are pages from an official English language brochure for the Fuji Heavy Industries T1F2 aka 2nd & 3rd prototypes of the Fuji T-1 and what is included in the drawings…missiles, rockets, bombs, napalm!

[blazeFox]

With similar Power/Weight ratio 0,4-0,2 as F-84G and Attacker FB with much less wing loading T-1B will fit for 8.0( standard power, more agile, less armed) even with AIM-9B

[Semi-Active]

A gunpod with japanese engines. Excellent distinction from the T-1A!

[artan24]

japan deserve that

[Insanerobert]

Although I would love to see more indigenous Japanese planes, I voted No for this aircraft since the loadout feels a bit weak. It barely gets access to 3 x .50 cals machine guns or 1 x .50cal (with only 220 rounds which will barely allow you to make any kill) with 2 bombs or maximum 2 pods of 7 x FFAR rockets each. The Firecrest suffered from the same issues and it barely gets touched by players due to it’s weak loadout.

[Grzegames]

Unfortunately, this is the only option out of three. The rest are the T-33A and the XT-4 and nothing else. For the Japanese, this is a huge support compared to getting nothing. Unfortunately, the JASDF did not invest in armed training aircraft. The first Japanese air support plane is the F-1, which is disarmed in the game, and the next air support plane is the F-2. The Japanese also built only three planes that could carry weapons: T-1, XT-4 and T-2.

[Cpt_Naoshi_Kanno]

But this is a recipt for a undertiered meme machine that can bully props.
The firecrest is the same, it may just have 600 round for 2 browning but it got the M3s wich gets acess to the glorius API-T rounds and its so low in BR that it fights regulary against Biplanes who are getting shredded by these.
just need a less triggerhappy finger and your are good to go with 600 rounds.
It would be the japanese version of the BI more or less in terms of playstyle and BR placement( only when its not coming with 9Bs)
so a fat +1 from me.

[Semi-Active]

Dont forget the sidewinder!

[Cpt_Naoshi_Kanno]

@Cpt_Naoshi_Kanno

( only when its not coming with 9Bs)

i didnt forget.
without them i could see it somewhere at 6.3-7.0 BR, with sidewinders it could be the new lowest BR plane with them at 7.7 or 8.0 like the Sea Meteor MK100 or the new french prem one