Itoh Emi 30
Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio · Japan · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Itoh Emi 30 was a small, single-engined sports biplane built in Japan in 1922.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Very small single-engined sports biplane
- Span of only 5.8 metres
- Single-seat open aircraft
Look for a tiny single-seat biplane with a single tractor engine and an unusually short span.
Specifications
- The Itoh Emi 30 has a length of 5.11 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1922 and was built by the Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It attracted attention as the smallest Japanese aircraft of its time, but the sole example was mostly used as an aerobatics trainer.
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