Tokyo Imperial University LB-2
Nihon Koku Kogyo KK · Japan · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Tokyo Imperial University LB-2 was a small, single-engined light civil aircraft designed by students of the Tokyo Imperial University as a two-year project.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-engined high-wing monoplane
- Train 6C-01 engine
- Seats a pilot and one passenger
A high-wing monoplane powered by a single Train 6C-01 engine. It is 7.59 m long with a wingspan of 13 m.
Specifications
- The Tokyo Imperial University LB-2 has a length of 7.59 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 176 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The sole example first flew on 18 December 1939. Professor Hidemasa Kimura supervised the student designers and the aircraft was built by Nihon Koku Kogyo KK.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a light civil aircraft with tandem seats for a pilot and one passenger. The project was judged a success, though flying time was severely limited by its unreliable Train engine.
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