| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 19-5173 |
| Other Marks: | 173 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mitsubishi T-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mitsubishi T-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mitsubishi T-2K |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Impulse |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | GifuMap |
| Country: | Japan |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: RJNG IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2019 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 294363 |
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Blue Impulse T-2 on display at Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum. Japan's first independently developed supersonic jet training aircraft was powered by two 32.5 kN Ishikawajima-Harima TF40-IHI-801A turbofans. The prototype first flew on July 20, 1971 from Nagoya Airfield, and 96 of the type were produced till 1988. Blue Impulse replaced its F-86F with the T-2 in 1982 and it remained the mount of the aerobatic team till 1995. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 October 2020, and has since been viewed 188 times. |