Kawasaki C-1
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The Kawasaki C-1 is a twin-engined short-range military transport used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Development began in 1966 as the JASDF sought to replace its aging World War II–era C-46 Commandos. Production commenced in 1971 remaining in service as of 2011.

Kawasaki C-1 which succeeded the ageing fleet of C-46's as well as the Mitsubishi F-1 and T-2 which replaced the last F-86F's in the close air support 1
Kawasaki C-1 has been sold again. 28th May. 2008. VAAC Harrier has been sold again. 21st May. 2008.2
Kawasaki C-1, a Japanese military transport, is powered by the JT8D-M-9, manufactured by Mitsubishi.3
Kawasaki C-1 was designed to replace the C-46. The first prototype flew on November 12, 1970. The second prototype flew on January 16, 1971.4
Looks like a Kawasaki C-1, which first flew thirty-eight years ago..and a bit like the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 minus two engines..5

Made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

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Kawasaki C-1, a Japanese military transport, is powered by the JT8D-M-9, manufactured by Mitsubishi. Also delivered as JT8D-9A submodel. Same as -7 except 14,500 lb.7
To replace Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130H. C-X programme allocated JPY5.3 billion in FY01 and RFP issued May 2001.8
The Kawasaki C-1 is a Japanese short-range STOL tactical transport aircraft first flown in 1970 and entered into service in 1974.9
Main article: Military logistics The Kawasaki C-1 is a tactical military transport of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.10
Height Main
9.99 m
Height Alt
32
Engine(jet)
Mitsubishi-built Pratt & Whitney JT8D-M-9
Length Alt
95
Max Takeoff Weight Main
38700.0
Thrust Main
64.5
Jet Or Prop
jet
Lists
* List of military aircraft of Japan
Range Main
1300.0
Max Speed Alt
30060.0
Introduced
December 1974
Max Speed Main
806.0
Capacity
60.0
Max Speed More
457200.0
Cruise Speed Main
657.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
85320.0
Ceiling Main
11
600 m
Number Built
31
Crew
Five
Payload
7900
Unit Cost
4.8E9
Thrust Alt
14500
Span Main
30.60 m
Cruise Speed Alt
24480.0
Area Main
120.5 m²
Cruise Speed More
640200.0
Primary user
Span Alt
100
Plane Or Copter?
Manufacturer
First Flight
12
Number Of Jets
2
Climb Rate Main
17.8 m-s
Type of jet
Climb Rate Alt
3500.0
Length Main
29.00 m
Area Alt
1297.0
Range Alt
48360.0
Similar Aircraft
* Kawasaki C-X* Antonov An-72
Empty Weight Main
23320.0
Ceiling Alt
38000.0
Empty Weight Alt
53410.0
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