Kawanishi E10K
Kawanishi · Japan · first flew 1934 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Kawanishi E10K was a small Japanese flying boat of the 1930s. It was a single-engined biplane built to meet a Japanese Navy night reconnaissance requirement.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Flying-boat hull
- Single tractor engine
Look for a small single-engined biplane flying boat. It is powered by a single 9-cylinder Nakajima Kotobuki radial engine.
Specifications
- The Kawanishi E10K has a length of 15 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 189 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 10 September 1934. It was not selected for production, and the single prototype was converted to a transport.
Variants
Only one was built, which served first as the E10K reconnaissance prototype and then as the Navy Type 94 Transport.
Where you'll see it
The prototype was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy as the Navy Type 94 Transport after conversion.
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