Itoh Emi 1
Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio · Japan · first flew 1915 · light aircraft
The Itoh Emi 1 was Japan's second successful civil aircraft and the first design of Orojiro Itoh. The name Emi came from the district of Osaka where he grew up.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-bay biplane with equal-span wings
- Parallel pairs of interplane struts
- Robust landing gear with two wheels on each leg
Look for an equal-span three-bay biplane with an open cockpit and sturdy twin-wheel gear legs.
Specifications
- The Itoh Emi 1 has a length of 6.65 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 76 km/h (47 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The sole Emi 1 was a three-bay biplane with a fabric-covered wooden structure and was powered by a Grégoire Gyp four-cylinder inline engine. Its first flight was on 11 November 1915.
Variants
Only one was built. It was later re-engined with a 50 hp Hino Type engine.
Where you'll see it
On 8 January 1916 Itoh flew it from Inage Bay to Tokyo in 55 minutes, the first flight to Tokyo. He later flew it to 58 Japanese cities, and it remained in use with his flying school.
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