Tachikawa T.S. 1
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Role | Light trainer |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Tachikawa Aircraft Company Ltd |
Introduction | 1937 |
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The Tachikawa T.S 1 was a light trainer prototype built in Japan.[1]
Design and development
The low-cost all wood construction aircraft was unique in having a complex retractable landing gear.[2]
The aircraft was not put into production due to a limited market and high cost to manufacture.
Specifications (Tachikawa T.S. 1)
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)
References
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