Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi · Japan · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Mitsubishi Ki-33 was an experimental monoplane fighter aircraft designed for the Japanese Imperial Army.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane fighter
- Single Nakajima Ha1-Ko nine-cylinder radial engine
- Experimental fighter for the Japanese Imperial Army
It is a single-engined low-wing monoplane fighter.
Specifications
- The Mitsubishi Ki-33 has a length of 7.54 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 474 km/h (295 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Jiro Horikoshi and first flew in 1936. It was powered by a nine-cylinder Nakajima Ha1-Ko radial engine.
Variants
Two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The design never entered production.
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