Mitsubishi K7M

Mitsubishi K7M
Role Experimental crew trainer
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 1938
Primary user Imperial Japanese Navy
Number built 2


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. [1]

Design and development

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 340hp (254kW) Gasuden Tempu radial 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 designation K7M1.[1]

Operators

 Japan

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

See also


Related lists

References

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Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Orbis 1985, pp. 2519-2520
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Air Pictorial January 1970, p. 29.

Bibliography

  • Richards, M.C. (1970). "Your Questions Answered...:Mitsubishi Trainers". Air Pictorial (January 1970): 0. 29.
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.