Mitsubishi Ka-8
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Mitsubishi Ka-8, or Experimental 8-Shi Two-seat Fighter, was a prototype Japanese two-seat carrier-based fighter of the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane fighter
- Single Nakajima Kotobuki 2 radial engine
- Carrier-based design
It is a two-seat biplane fighter with a single Nakajima Kotobuki 2 radial engine.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi Ka-8 has a length of 7.39 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 286 km/h (178 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1934.
Variants
Two were built, but no production followed.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter production or service.
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