Nakajima P-1
Nakajima · Japan · first flew 1933 · transport aircraft
The Nakajima P-1 was a 1930s Japanese single-engined, single-seat biplane intended for night mail flights. It was derived from the Nakajima E4N3 naval reconnaissance seaplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.66 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Single Jupiter VI radial engine
- Derived from the E4N3 reconnaissance seaplane
It is a single-seat tractor biplane with a nine-cylinder radial engine and a fixed-pitch metal propeller.
Specifications
- The Nakajima P-1 has a length of 7.66 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 243 km/h (151 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in early summer 1933. It used a Nakajima-built Jupiter VI nine-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
A total of nine were built.
Where you'll see it
The type was intended for night mail flights.
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