Mitsubishi Ki-30 "Ann"

Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1937 · bomber

The Mitsubishi Ki-30 (Allied reporting name 'Ann') was a single-engine Japanese light bomber that served the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. It saw combat in China and the opening stages of World War II before being relegated to training roles.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	Large bomb bay fairing beneath fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Single-engine Japanese light bomber with fixed spatted undercarriage
Tandem greenhouse canopy covering pilot and observer
Large bomb bay fairing beneath fuselage

A typical late-1930s light bomber with fixed spatted undercarriage, a long greenhouse canopy over both crew positions, and a prominent ventral bomb bay fairing — similar in concept to the contemporary British Battle.

Specifications

The Mitsubishi Ki-30 has a length of 10.34 m (34 ft).
It has a wingspan of 14.55 m (48 ft).
Its maximum speed is 432 km/h (268 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

First flown in February 1937, the Ki-30 entered service in 1938 and was extensively used in the Second Sino-Japanese War. By December 1941 it was already considered obsolescent and suffered heavy losses in the Philippines and Malaya campaigns. It subsequently served as a trainer and was used in kamikaze attacks late in the war.

Variants

Only one main production variant was built; 704 aircraft were produced before production ended in 1940.

Where you'll see it

Served with the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in China, the Philippines, and Malaya; the Thailand Air Force also operated a small number.

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