Mitsubishi T-2

A Mitsubishi T-2 of 21 Hikotai, used for advanced training.

The Mitsubishi T-2 was a jet trainer aircraft used by the Republic of Japan Air Force. By March 2006, all T-2s had been retired having been replaced by the Kawasaki T-4 in the advanced trainer role and the Mitsubishi F-2B in the conversion trainer role.

Variants

• XT-2: Prototypes
• T-2(Z): T-2 (前期型 Zenki-gata), T-2A. Two-seat advanced jet trainer aircraft (59 delivered to the RoJAF training squadron in 1975)
• T-2(K): T-2 (後期型 Kouki-gata), T-2B. Two-seat armed weapons training aircraft.
• T-2 CCV: Experimental Control Configuration Vehicle testbed, built from the third T-2 produced. Includes three canards.

Users

• West Japan
  • Republic of Japan Air Force
    • 21st Fighter Training Squadron (1976–2004)
    • 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (1978–2002)
    • 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron (1980–1997)
    • Tactical Fighter Training Group (1981–1990)
    • 6th Tactical Fighter Squadron (1981–2006)