Mitsubishi F1M
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1936 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Mitsubishi F1M (Allied reporting name Pete) was a Japanese observation seaplane of World War II and the last biplane type of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane floatplane
- Mitsubishi Zuisei radial engine in the nose
- Two-man crew
A compact biplane floatplane with a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi F1M has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in June 1936 and entered service in 1941. A total of 944 were built between 1936 and 1944.
Variants
The Navy designation was Type Zero Observation Seaplane.
Where you'll see it
It served with the Imperial Japanese Navy through World War II.
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- Fairey Seafox
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