Okamura N-52
Okamura Manufacturing · Japan · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Okamura N-52 is a low-wing, side-by-side seating sport aircraft designed in Japan by students.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Side-by-side seating
- Single 65 hp engine
It is a small low-wing two-seater with side-by-side seats and a 65 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Okamura N-52 has a length of 5.99 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.61 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Hidemasa Kimura and students of the Nihon University College of Science and Engineering, and first flew on 7 April 1953.
Variants
The N-52 was a single design built by Okamura Manufacturing.
Where you'll see it
It was a homebuilt sport aeroplane that carried a pilot and one passenger.
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