discussion Fuji T4 export version

[Miko]

With the inclusion of Japan in GCAP 'Tempest' program and the relaxation of 'Article 9' of their constitution allowing the export of lethal weapons for the first time since World War 2

The 'diet' Japanese parliament offers the UK RAF a replacement for BAe Hawk T2, for their advanced trainer aircraft.

An airframe arrives at Boscombe Down for testing is a colour scheme appropriate for an aircraft that is the type operated by 'Blue Impulse' the JASDF aerobatic display team

















Miko

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice one Miko. I wonder why the British MOD don't just build new Hawk airframes and modernise the systems, like they did with the second generation Hawk. Your T4 looks great in the red Arrows scheme

 

[Miko]

Nice one Miko. I wonder why the British MOD don't just build new Hawk airframes and modernise the systems, like they did with the second generation Hawk. Your T4 looks great in the red Arrows scheme

Thanks!

Yep, a BAe Hawk T3 isn't beyond the realms of possibility, or a new design from scratch with a shoulder wing which is far more common that the Hawk lower placed wing,

Maybe an aerodynamicist will turn up and explain the advantages of both designs

Miko (chairodynamicist! Ha!)

 

[PaulTRose]

That looks just so 'right'

 

[Miko]

That looks just so 'right'

Kinda makes me think that daddy BAe Hawk and mommy Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet had a babyT4!

Miko

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Kawaii!

And not so far out of the realms of possibility!