Nakajima Ki-19
Nakajima · Japan · first flew 1937 · bomber
The Nakajima Ki-19 was an unsuccessful attempt by Nakajima to meet a 1935 Japanese government requirement for a modern bomber to replace the Mitsubishi Ki-1 heavy bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined mid-wing heavy bomber
- Two Nakajima Ha5 radial engines with three-bladed propellers
- Crew of five
A twin-engined mid-wing bomber with a defensive armament of three flexible 7.7 mm guns in nose, dorsal and ventral positions.
Specifications
- The Nakajima Ki-19 has a length of 15 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22 m (72 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 352 km/h (219 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It first flew in August 1937. It was powered by two 890 hp Nakajima Ha5 14-cylinder radial engines.
Variants
Two Ki-19 built in 1937.
Where you'll see it
Four were built, as prototypes of an unsuccessful bid for the 1935 bomber requirement.
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