NAMC YS-11P
Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation · Japan · first flew 1965 · transport aircraft
The YS-11P is the passenger transport variant of the NAMC YS-11 operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for personnel movement and VIP transport.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 26.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Passenger transport variant of the YS-11 for JASDF VIP and troop lift
- Twin Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops
- Standard cabin layout with passenger windows
Identical in external appearance to the civil YS-11 airliner, with a row of passenger windows along the fuselage and the characteristic low twin-turboprop planform.
Specifications
- The NAMC YS-11P has a length of 26.3 m (86 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 32 m (105 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 469 km/h (291 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The JASDF took delivery of YS-11P aircraft from the mid-1960s to provide scheduled troop and personnel transport between Japanese air bases, paralleling civil YS-11 operations on domestic airlines.
Variants
The P denotes the passenger configuration; it complements the M/M-A cargo variants within the JASDF YS-11 fleet.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for domestic base-to-base personnel transport; now largely retired.
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