Fuji Heavy Industries began development of a four-seat light aeroplane, the Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru in 1964, the first prototype flying on 12 August 1965.

[1] It is a low-wing all-metal aircraft, fitted with a fixed nosewheel undercarriage and a sliding canopy.

It was first certified in Japan on 6 July 1966, with certification in the United States occurring on 26 September 1967.

[1] Production started in March 1968, continuing until 1986, with a total of 275 built.

[2] Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1976-1977 [1]General characteristics Performance