Aichi AB-6
Aichi · Japan · first flew 1933 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Aichi AB-6, or Aichi Experimental 7-Shi Reconnaissance Seaplane, was a prototype Japanese reconnaissance floatplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane floatplane
- Three-seat crew
- Water-cooled W12 Hiro Type 91 engine
It was a single-engine biplane floatplane with a 630 hp water-cooled W12 Hiro Type 91 engine.
Specifications
- The Aichi AB-6 has a length of 10.44 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.98 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was a single-engine, three-seat biplane developed from the Heinkel He 62 and first flew in 1933.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was intended for the Imperial Japanese Navy, but the rival Kawanishi E7K was preferred.
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