Itoh Emi 16 Fuji-go
Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio · Japan · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Itoh Emi 16 Fuji-go, built in 1920, was a cheap and simple general-purpose civil biplane designed by Tomotari Inagaki.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cheap, simple civil biplane
- Le Rhone nine-cylinder rotary engine
- Pilot and one passenger
A small biplane with a 120 hp nine-cylinder Le Rhone rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Itoh Emi 16 Fuji-go has a length of 6.05 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.34 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 22 July 1920.
Variants
The Emi 18, 19 and 20 were later variants, one of each built in 1921.
Where you'll see it
It gained publicity through exhibition flights and successful speed and altitude contests against higher-powered fighter aircraft.
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