Kawanishi K-11
Kawanishi · Japan · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Kawanishi K-11 was a 1920s Japanese single-seat carrier fighter designed and built by Kawanishi to meet an Imperial Japanese Navy requirement.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Metal fuselage with fabric covering |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Equal-span biplane with wooden wings
- Metal fuselage with fabric covering
- 500 hp BMW V-12 inline engine in the nose
An equal-span biplane with a conventional landing gear, 7.88 m long with a 10.8 m wingspan, armed with two 7.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The Kawanishi K-11 has a length of 7.88 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a private venture designed to meet a 1926 Navy requirement for a carrier fighter to replace the Mitsubishi 1MF. The first prototype made its maiden flight in July 1927.
Variants
Two prototypes were built, the second with a modified fuselage and tail, built in 1928.
Where you'll see it
The Navy did not accept the type and chose the Nakajima design, which entered production as the A1N. Kawanishi used the two K-11s as communications and liaison aircraft.
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