Nihon L7P
Nihon Hikoki KK (Nippi) · Japan · first flew 1942 · transport aircraft
The Nihon L7P was a Japanese military transport seaplane built during the Second World War in the early 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined military transport seaplane
- High-wing layout
- Two Nakajima Kotobuki air-cooled radial engines
It is a twin-engined seaplane with a wingspan of 19.6 metres and a length of 14 metres.
Specifications
- The Nihon L7P has a length of 14 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.6 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 332 km/h (206 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was built by Nihon Hikoki KK (Nippi) and first flew in 1942. Power came from two 680 hp Nakajima Kotobuki radial engines.
Variants
One aircraft was built, along with one uncompleted airframe.
Where you'll see it
It was intended for the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service and carried a crew of three and up to eight passengers.
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