Tachikawa T.S. 1

Updated on Jan 06, 2024

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Manufacturer Tachikawa Aircraft Company

The Tachikawa T.S 1 was a light trainer prototype built in Japan.

Design and development

The low-cost all wood construction aircraft was unique in having a complex retractable landing gear.

The aircraft was not put into production due to a limited market and high cost to manufacture.

Data from EAA

General characteristics

Capacity: 1

Length: 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in)

Wingspan: 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in)

Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Wing area: 10.00 m² (107.6 sq ft)

Empty weight: 189 kg (416 lb)

Gross weight: 279 kg (616 lb)

Powerplant: 1 × Scott Flying Squirrel two cylinder inverted piston, 21 kW (28 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 169 km/h; 91 kn (105 mph)

Cruise speed: 121 km/h; 65 kn (75 mph)

Stall speed: 63 km/h; 34 kn (39 mph)

Range: 488 km; 263 nmi (303 mi)

Service ceiling: 3,299 m (10,824 ft)

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