Mitsubishi G1M
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1934 · bomber
The Mitsubishi G1M was a long-range twin-engined attack bomber built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large low-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Two water-cooled W12 engines
- Machine guns in the nose and a dorsal position
It carried a crew of five and two 650 hp Hiro Type 91 W12 engines, with two flexibly mounted 7.7 mm machine guns, one in the nose and one dorsal.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi G1M has a length of 15.83 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25 m (82 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 265 km/h (165 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It first flew in April 1934. It was also meant to serve as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft.
Variants
Only one prototype was built, and it did not enter production.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype with the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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