Hiro G2H
Hiro Naval Arsenal · Japan · first flew 1933 · bomber
The Hiro G2H, or Hiro Navy Type 95 Twin-engined Land-based Attacker, was a 1930s Japanese bomber or reconnaissance monoplane built by the Hiro Naval Arsenal for the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Two wing-mounted Type 94 W-18 piston engines
- Defensive machine guns in nose, dorsal and ventral positions
A twin-engined low-wing cantilever monoplane with a crew of six or seven.
Specifications
- The Hiro G2H has a length of 20.15 m (66 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 31.68 m (104 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 6-7.
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History
It was one of the first long-range land-based bomber and reconnaissance aircraft designed and built for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The prototype appeared in 1933 but suffered from structural weakness.
Variants
Only eight were built, powered by two 1,180 hp Type 94 piston engines that proved unreliable.
Where you'll see it
One was lost in an accident and the rest operated against the Chinese mainland during the Second Sino-Japanese War. In 1937 five were destroyed in a fire at their base on Cheju Island.
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