Nozawa X-1
Nozawa Aviation Research Institute · Japan · first flew 1941 · light aircraft
The Nozawa X-1 was intended as a Japanese competitor in the early-1940s two-seat civil aircraft market. Only one was built before the Pacific War ended civil activities.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low, cantilever inverted-gull wing
- Short fixed landing legs set at the lowest points of the wing, with large wheel fairings
- Two tandem cockpits under a long multipane transparency
The low cantilever wing is an inverted gull of wood covered with plywood and fabric. The rounded wooden semi-monocoque fuselage blends into the cowling of the Pobjoy R radial engine.
Specifications
- The Nozawa X-1 has a length of 7.14 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.6 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Nozawa Aviation Research Institute was founded in 1939, and the X-1 was its first original design. Its first flight, piloted by Suetomi Kumano, was made in December 1941.
Variants
Only one X-1 was built. Plans for variants with other engines ended when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
Where you'll see it
The prototype remained active as a trainer and glider tug at the Furukawa Centre.
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