Aichi H9A

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The Aichi H9A (二式練習飛行艇, Type 2 Training Flying Boat) was an Imperial Japanese Navy Flying boat used during the first year of World War II for training.

The H9A was originally designed for Aichi crew training, but during the war entered into service in May-June 1942, for use in antisubmarine missions on Japanese coasts. amongst transport and navy Paratroop training and liaison debt at your existence was unknown for Allies, until spring 1945,when we discover in regular reconnaissance mission over Japan,not receiving your respective Allied codename.

Contents 1 Versions 1.1 Performances 1.2 Weigth 1.3 Dimensions 1.4 Weapons

[edit] Versions

• Prototypes 3 examples constructed by Aichi
• H9A1,Navy Trainer Hydroplane type 2,Model 11,31 Constructed by Aichi:24,for Nippon Hikoki:4

• Total Production: 31 examples

[edit] Performances

• Aichi H9A
• Type: Training Hydroplane/Antisubmarine
• Powerplant: two Nakajima Kotobuki 41 of 780 hp

• maximum velocity at 3.000 m: 315 km/h
• maximum range: 2.150 km
• time at: 3.000 m,11 min,14 seg
• service ceiling: 6.800 m

[edit] Weigth

void: 4.900 kg loaded: 7.500 kg

[edit] Dimensions

• wing span: 24,0 m
• length: 16,95 m
• height: 5,25 m
• wing surface: 63,30 m2

[edit] Weapons

• 1 x type 92 7.7mm mobile MG in each position(prowl,

and upper)

• Maximum load of bombs/Depth Charges: 250 kg

• Crew: 5 (8 for training)
• In service: Japan

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