Fuji LM-1 Nikko
Fuji Heavy Industries · Japan · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Fuji LM-1 Nikko is a Japanese light communications aircraft of the 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane with a single nose-mounted engine
- Developed from the Beech T-34 Mentor
- Seats a pilot and three passengers
A single-engined low-wing monoplane powered by a six-cylinder Continental O-470, carrying one pilot and three passengers.
Specifications
- The Fuji LM-1 Nikko has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.98 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 298 km/h (185 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Beech T-34 Mentor and first flew on 6 June 1955.
Variants
The LM-2 was a higher-powered version with a 340 hp Lycoming engine, two built, and the RTAF-2 was developed in Thailand by Thai Aviation Industry.
Where you'll see it
Twenty-seven were built, and the main user was the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force. The type is now retired.
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