the kawasaki c-1 is a twin-engined short-range military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by the japanese conglomerate kawasaki heavy industries. it is solely used by the japan air self-defense force (jasdf). development of the c-1 commenced in 1966 in response to a requirement from the jasdf, which sought an indigenous jet-powered replacement for its aging second world war–era curtiss c-46 commando transport fleet. first flown on 12 november 1970, quantity production of the type commenced during the following year.Print Ready: No