Itoh Tsurubane No.1
Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio · Japan · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Itoh Tsurubane No.1 was a single-seat aviation demonstrator and trainer biplane first flown in Japan in 1918.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Seven-cylinder rotary engine
- Small demonstrator and trainer
Look for a single-seat biplane with a rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Itoh Tsurubane No.1 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Otojiro Itoh and powered by a seven-cylinder rotary engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It served as a demonstrator and trainer for the Itoh Aeroplane Research Studio.
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