Fuji T-1
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The Fuji T-1 Hatsutaka was a jet-powered trainer aircraft designed and produced by the Japanese conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries. It was Japan's first jet-powered trainer aircraft as well as its fir
T-1B in special paint scheme
Fuji T-1 displayed at Komaki Air Base
Fuji T-1 (25-5856) at Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
Bristol Siddeley Orpheus
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The Bristol Siddeley Orpheus is a single-spool turbojet developed by Bristol Siddeley for various light fighter/trainer applications such as the Folland Gnat and the Fiat G.91. Later, the Orpheus form
Fuji T-1
…engine, the Ishikawajima-Harima J3, was not quick enough for the wider programme, thus initial aircraft, designated T-1A, were powered by the imported Bristol Siddeley Orpheus turbojet engine instead. During January 1958, one such aircraft performed the type's maiden flight. It was soon followed by the T-1B and T-1C variants…
Orpheus on display at the Flugausstellung Hermeskeil
Bristol Orpheus as fitted to the Fiat G.91