Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka
Yokosuka (IJNAS) · Japan · never flew (project 1945) · light aircraft
The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka was a projected motorjet-powered development of the MXY8 training glider. It was meant for further training of pilots for the Shusui rocket interceptor.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Tailless wooden airframe developed from the MXY8 Akigusa training glider
- Mid-mounted wing of 9.5 m span
- Small Tsu-11 motorjet fitted to the glider airframe
Unbuilt. On paper it is the tailless MXY8 airframe with a small jet engine added; it is a trainer, not a fighter.
Specifications
- The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka has a length of 6.05 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 696 km/h (432 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The MXY9 added a small Tsu-11 motorjet to the MXY8 airframe. None had been built when Japan surrendered.
Variants
Developed from the MXY8 Akigusa glider; no production aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Never built and never in service.
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