Tachikawa R-38
Tachikawa Aircraft Company · Japan · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Tachikawa R-38 was a Japanese training aircraft of the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.62 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane wing
- Single tractor engine in the nose
- Two-seat training cockpit
It is a parasol monoplane powered by a Gasuden Jimpu 6 engine.
Specifications
- The Tachikawa R-38 has a length of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 206 km/h (128 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a single-engined parasol monoplane intended for use by civil training schools, and first flew on 22 February 1939.
Variants
Two examples were built.
Where you'll see it
The Japanese military control of resources prevented any further production.
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