Mitsubishi 1MF9
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Mitsubishi 1MF9, or Mitsubishi Experimental Taka-type Carrier Fighter, was a prototype Japanese fighter of the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane layout
- Single engine in the nose
- Carrier-based fighter with a water-cooled V12
A single-seat biplane powered by a 600 hp Mitsubishi Hi water-cooled V12 engine and armed with two 7.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi 1MF9 has a length of 8.44 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 244 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a single-engined, single-seat biplane intended to operate from the aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. It first flew in July 1927.
Variants
Only two were built and the Navy rejected the type, so there were no production variants.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter service because the Imperial Japanese Navy rejected it.
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