Mitsubishi 1MT
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1922 · bomber
The Mitsubishi 1MT (Type 10 Carrier Torpedo Bomber) was Japan's first purpose-designed carrier-borne torpedo bomber, developed with technical assistance from former Sopwith designer Herbert Smith. It marked the beginning of Japan's indigenous naval aviation manufacturing capability.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Japan's first purpose-built carrier torpedo bomber
- Single-engine biplane with fixed undercarriage designed for naval use
- Designed with Herbert Smith's assistance from Sopwith
Single-engine biplane with a large torpedo crutch under the fuselage, fixed undercarriage, and a rounded sesquiplane-style lower wing; the British design lineage is evident in the fabric-covered wooden structure.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi 1MT has a length of 9.78 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.26 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1922 and entering service with the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1923, the 1MT was a significant milestone as Japan's first carrier torpedo aircraft. It served aboard the carriers Hōshō and Akagi until replaced by more modern types in the late 1920s.
Variants
Only the original production version was built; it was succeeded by the Mitsubishi B1M.
Where you'll see it
Operated solely by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service aboard carriers in the mid-1920s.
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