Fukuda Hikari Research-2 Motor Glider
Fukuda Light Aeroplane Manufacturing Works · Japan · first flew 1941 · light aircraft
The Fukuda Hikari Research-2 Motor Glider was a Japanese civil design that first flew in August 1941.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with a long 13 metre span
- Two-cylinder Scott Flying Squirrel engine driving a two-blade wooden propeller
- Single-seat motor glider
Look for a slim low-wing single-seat motor glider with a long span and a small two-stroke engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Fukuda Hikari Research-2 Motor Glider has a length of 6.95 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 126 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 5 August 1941, designed by Keicho Yo. Its gliding performance was encouraging, but development ended as Japan entered World War II in December 1941.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only the single prototype was built, and development stopped when Japan entered the war.
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