FSX Kawasaki T-4 Trainer

Immerse yourself in a striking repaint of the subsonic Kawasaki T-4 jet trainer, a two-seat design prominently used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for instructional flights. This repaint, created by Frank Safranek, showcases the 32 Kyoiku Hikotai (32nd Training Squadron) from the 1 Kokudan (1st Air Wing) operating out of Hamamatsu Air Base (RJNH). Developed as an add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, this package requires the original freeware model from Team FS KBT, available in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Uniquely Detailed Markings of the T-4

The real-world Kawasaki T-4 typically operates as an advanced trainer, featuring twin Ishikawajima-Harima turbofan engines and a sleek aerodynamic fuselage. Pilots benefit from a responsive control system, making it suitable for learning transitional maneuvers. In this variant, the 32 Kyoiku Hikotai’s distinctive checkerboard markings have been painstakingly rendered to replicate the authentic livery found on the Hamamatsu-based aircraft.

These textures capture the vivid red checker details seen on aircraft #66-5746, aligning with actual J.A.S.D.F. markings for ceremonial, training, and formation displays. Hamamatsu Air Base (RJNH) is known for its role in pilot proficiency and is home to notable flight demonstrations.

Installation Guidance and Configuration

Before installation, ensure that you possess the Kawasaki T-4 FSX Exterior base model by Team FS KBT. To implement this repaint, follow these steps:

1. Place the texture.CheckersRed folder into your aircraft/Kawasaki T-4 FSX Exterior directory.
2. Insert each corresponding [fltsim.x] entry into your aircraft.cfg file. Replace “x” with consecutive numbers, ensuring each variation appears correctly.

Flight Simulator Configuration Entries

Make sure to include all three configurations—clean, two-tank, and travel pod—so you can simulate different mission profiles. Below are the required lines (copy and paste them as separate entries):

[fltsim.x] title=Kawasaki T-4 746 clean sim=T-4_FSX model=clean panel= sound= texture=CheckersRed kb_checklists= kb_reference= atc_id=66-5746 atc_airline=AIR FORCE atc_flight_number=746 ui_manufacturer=Kawasaki ui_type=T-4 ui_variation=Hamamatsu 746 clean ui_typerole=Jet Trainer ui_createdby=FS KBT description=32 Kyoiku Hikotai (32nd TSQ) \nof 1 Kokudan (1st Air Wing) \nBased at Hamamatsu AB (RJNH) \n\nTexture mods by Frank Safranek atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT atc_heavy=0 visual_damage=1

[fltsim.x] title=Kawasaki T-4 746 2tanks sim=T-4_FSX model= panel= sound= texture=CheckersRed kb_checklists= kb_reference= atc_id=66-5746 atc_airline=AIR FORCE atc_flight_number=746 ui_manufacturer=Kawasaki ui_type=T-4 ui_variation=Hamamatsu 746 2tanks ui_typerole=Jet Trainer ui_createdby=FS KBT description=32 Kyoiku Hikotai (32nd TSQ) \nof 1 Kokudan (1st Air Wing) \nBased at Hamamatsu AB (RJNH) \n\nTexture mods by Frank Safranek atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT atc_heavy=0 visual_damage=1

[fltsim.x] title=Kawasaki T-4 746 Travel_Pod sim=T-4_FSX model=Travel_Pod panel= sound= texture=CheckersRed kb_checklists= kb_reference= atc_id=66-5746 atc_airline=AIR FORCE atc_flight_number=746 ui_manufacturer=Kawasaki ui_type=T-4 ui_variation=Hamamatsu 746 Travel_Pod ui_typerole=Jet Trainer ui_createdby=FS KBT description=32 Kyoiku Hikotai (32nd TSQ) \nof 1 Kokudan (1st Air Wing) \nBased at Hamamatsu AB (RJNH) \n\nTexture mods by Frank Safranek atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT atc_heavy=0 visual_damage=1

After appending these entries, save the configuration file. Then, load the simulator to see the new aircraft variations in your selection menu.

Credit to Creators

This freeware texture pack stands as a collaborative effort. Team FS KBT crafted the original Kawasaki T-4 model specifically for enthusiasts seeking a high-fidelity jet trainer in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Meanwhile, Frank Safranek enhanced the design through distinctive paintwork, giving simmers an authentic glimpse of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force’s training livery. Remember to download the base model from the Fly Away Simulation library to ensure full functionality for this repaint.