Itoh Emi 29 Taihoku-go
Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio · Japan · first flew 1923 · transport aircraft
The Itoh Emi 29 Taihoku-go was a 1920s Japanese civil transport with its two passengers in an enclosed cabin.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with an enclosed passenger cabin
- Two passengers carried in the cabin
- Single tractor Hispano-Suiza 8B V8 engine
A single-engined biplane with an enclosed cabin for two passengers.
Specifications
- The Itoh Emi 29 Taihoku-go has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 141 km/h (88 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1923 and was powered by a 220 hp water-cooled Hispano-Suiza 8B V8 engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was the first "limousine" type to be built in Japan, and the only example flew the Osaka-Tokyo route for a while.
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