Mitsubishi B2M
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1929 · bomber
The Mitsubishi B2M was a Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber of the 1920s and 1930s. It was built by Mitsubishi to a design by Blackburn Aircraft of Britain.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Carrier-based biplane torpedo bomber
- Single Hispano-Suiza 12Lbr engine
- Crew of three
It is a single-engined biplane with a Hispano-Suiza 12Lbr engine, able to carry an 800 kg torpedo.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi B2M has a length of 10.27 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.22 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 213 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew on 28 December 1929 and was developed from the Blackburn Ripon. It entered service in 1932.
Variants
A total of 206 were built.
Where you'll see it
It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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