Kawasaki C-1
The Kawasaki C-1 was Japan’s first post-war domestically designed military transport jet. It was built for short domestic routes between Japanese bases, so its range was deliberately limited compared with strategic transports. The high wing and rear loading ramp suited vehicles and paratroops, while its two turbofans gave it jet-like speed. Only 31 were built, and the aircraft has now been replaced by the much larger Kawasaki C-2.
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The Kawasaki C-1 was Japan's first domestically designed military transport jet, built with deliberately short range for domestic routes.
Specifications
| Length | 29 m (95 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 m (100 ft) |
| Height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 60 |
| Persons on board | 65 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 45 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 430 kt (796 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft (12,192 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,494 ft/min (17.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,190 m (7,185 ft) |
| Landing distance | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 15,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-M-9 |
| Units built | 31 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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