Mitsubishi K7M
| Mitsubishi K7M | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Experimentalcrew trainer |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| First flight | 1938 |
| Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Number built | 2 |
TheMitsubishi K7M(orMitsubishi Ka-18) was a 1930sJapaneseexperimentalcrew trainerbuilt byMitsubishifor theImperial Japanese Navyto replace theK3M.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The K7M was a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a cabin for five students and two instructors,[1]and was of metal construction, with fabric-covered outer wings.[2]The K7M was powered by two 340 hp (254 kW)Gasuden Tempuradial piston engines.[1]The Navy decided the twin-engined type was too costly to replace the single-engined K3M and the type was not developed further, the two prototypes did enter service as trainers with the designationK7M1.[1]
Operators[edit]
Specifications[edit]
Data from[1]
General characteristics
- Crew:2
- Capacity:5 students, 2 instructors.
- Length:13.23 m (43 ft 5 in)[2]
- Wingspan:19.96 m (65 ft 6 in)[2]
- Height:3.45 m (11 ft 4 in)[2]
- Empty weight:2,558 kg (5,640 lb)[2]
- Gross weight:3,810 kg (8,400 lb)[2]
- Powerplant:2 ×Gasuden Tempuradial piston engine, 250 kW (340 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed:260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
- Range:950 km (590 mi, 510 nmi)[2]
Armament
- Guns:2 × 7.7mm (0.303in) machine-gun
- Bombs:up to 90kg (198lb)
See also[edit]
Related lists
References[edit]
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Notes[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Richards, M.C. (1970). "Your Questions Answered...:Mitsubishi Trainers".Air Pictorial.No. January 1970. p. 29.
- TheIllustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft(Part Work 1982-1985).Orbis Publishing.