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Yokosuka MXY9

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Wingspan
  
9.5 m

Engine type
  
Ishikawajima Tsu-11

Length
  
6.05 m

Designer
  
Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal

The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka (秋花, "Autumn flower") was a projected development of the MXY8 training glider, adding a small thermojet-style jet engine, the Tsu-11. It was intended to provide further training for pilots who were to fly the Mitsubishi J8M and Mitsubishi Ki-200 rocket-powered interceptor aircraft.

None were built prior to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Specifications (MXY9, as designed)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 6.05 m (19 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 17.7 m² (190 ft²)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Tsu-11 thermojet, 1.7 kN (396 lbf)

    • Performance

    References

    Yokosuka MXY9 Wikipedia
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