The Fuji T-5 was developed by Fuji Heavy Industries as a replacement for the piston-engined Fuji KM-2 (itself a development of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor) as a primary trainer for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Chiếc Fuji T-5 được phát triển bởi Fuji Heavy Industries nhằm thay thế cho máy bay động cơ piston Fuji KM-2 (bản thân chiếc này phát triển từ phi cơ Beechcraft T-34 Mentor) as a primary trainer for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.