Kawanishi K-6
Kawanishi · Japan · first flew 1923 · transport aircraft
The Kawanishi K-6 was a passenger-carrying biplane floatplane, built in Japan in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane floatplane
- Single tractor Maybach Mb.IVa inline engine
- Seating for a pilot and two passengers
A biplane floatplane powered by a six-cylinder water-cooled Maybach Mb.IVa inline engine, with a crew of one and two passengers.
Specifications
- The Kawanishi K-6 has a length of 9.9 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.6 m (45 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Eiji Sekiguchi and first flew in 1923.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The sole example took part in an around-Japan flight, then flew as a transport with Japan Aviation.
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