Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3903
Kawasaki T-4 Diecast Model
JASDF 11th Hikotai Blue Impulse, #96-5621, Matsushima AB, Japan, T-4 20th Anniversary 2016 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Kawasaki T-4 | | 7.25" | | 5.5" |
The Blue Impulse is the 11th Squadron, 4th Air Wing of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the national aerobatic demonstration team. They formed in 1960 and originally named Tenryu but changed to Blue Impulse. Their first aircraft were 6 F-86 Sabres and in 1982 after 545 demonstrations they moved to the Matsushima Air Base and began using the Mitsubishi T-2. The T-2 was used for 175 demonstrations until 1996 when they switched to the Kawasaki T-4. In 2016 to celebrate 20 years flying theT-4; the Blue Impulse aircraft were given a special paint scheme. Designed to replace the Fuji T-1 as an intermediate trainer for the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force, the T4 was first flown on July 29th, 1985. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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