It was the USAFs first jet trainer. It soon was dubbed the 'T-Bird' and was being produced under license in both Japan and Canada. In Japan, Kawasaki built 210 of these trainers. The type still serves as a trainer for both countries. Limited numbers were also produced for export, some being modified to carry light armament.
Additional examples are still in active military service in Japan and several other nations.
About 50 are in the hands of warbird operators, mostly in the United States. Empty 8,084 lbs. The Doublestar Group. You may copy and use this page for your own, non-commercial reference purposes only.