Kokusai Ta-Go
Nihon Kokusai Koku Kogyo · Japan · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Kokusai Ta-Go was a simple Japanese light aircraft produced in the final stages of the Second World War under wartime material and manufacturing constraints, intended for liaison or auxiliary duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Simple high-wing Japanese monoplane of late-WWII emergency construction
- Wooden and fabric structure typical of wartime material shortages
- Small single-engine design intended for liaison or special attack
A high-wing monoplane of spartan construction with a small radial or air-cooled inline engine, typical of Japan's late-war simplified aircraft programme.
Specifications
- The Kokusai Ta-Go has a length of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 1–2.
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History
As Allied air superiority increased and strategic materials became scarce, Japan developed simplified aircraft using wood and fabric. Nihon Kokusai Koku Kogyo produced several such types, the Ta-Go being among the lightest and simplest.
Variants
No confirmed sub-variants; production was minimal.
Where you'll see it
Saw limited use in the final months of the Pacific War in liaison and light utility roles.
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