Mitsubishi Ki-2
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1933 · bomber
The Mitsubishi Ki-2 was a twin-engined light bomber built for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service in the 1930s. The Army designation was Type 93 Twin-engine Light Bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing twin-engined light bomber
- Nose turret and dorsal turret gun positions
- Allied code name "Louise"
Look for a dated low-wing twin-engined monoplane with twin fins, fixed divided landing gear and semi-enclosed nose and dorsal gun positions.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi Ki-2 has a length of 12.6 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.9 m (65 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The first flight was in May 1933. Mitsubishi built 113 and Kawasaki a further 13, between 1933 and 1936.
Variants
The Ki-2-I was the first model; later models are recorded in the Ki-2 series.
Where you'll see it
Despite its antiquated appearance it was used successfully in Manchukuo and North China in the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War, where fighter opposition was light.
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