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Mitsubishi K7M

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Top speed
  
260 km/h

Length
  
13 m

Wingspan
  
20 m

Manufacturer
  
Mitsubishi Group

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The Mitsubishi K7M (or Mitsubishi Ka-18) was a 1930s Japanese experimental crew trainer built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy to replace the K3M.

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Design and development

The K7M was a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a cabin for five students and two instructors, and was of metal construction, with fabric-covered outer wings. The K7M was powered by two 340 hp (254 kW) Gasuden Tempu radial piston engines. 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 designation K7M1.

Operators

 Japan
  • Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service

    • Specifications

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 5 students, 2 instructors.
  • Length: 13.23 m (43 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 19.96 m (65 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in)
  • Empty weight: 2,558 kg (5,640 lb)
  • Gross weight: 3,810 kg (8,400 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Gasuden Tempu radial piston engine, 250 kW (340 hp) each

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 260 km/h (162 mph; 140 kn)
  • Range: 950 km; 513 nmi (590 mi)

    • Armament

  • Guns: 2 × 7.7mm (0.303in) machine-gun
  • Bombs: up to 90kg (198lb)

    • References

    Mitsubishi K7M Wikipedia
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