| Mitsubishi 1MT | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Triplane torpedo bomber |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Designer | Herbert Smith |
| First flight | 1922 |
| Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
| Number built | 20 |
The Mitsubishi 1MT was a Japanese single-seat triplane torpedo bomber built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Designed by the former Sopwith designer Herbert Smith it was intended for use aboard the Japanese aircraft carrier Hōshō.[1]
The 1MT1N flew for the first time in August 1922 and it entered service as the Navy Type 10 Torpedo Bomber. 20 aircraft were built, but the aircraft was difficult to fly and unable to operate from an aircraft carrier when carrying a torpedo. The type was soon withdrawn and scrapped.[1]
Operators[]
Japan
Specifications (1MT1N)[]
Data from Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941 [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 9.78 m (32 ft 1 in)
- Wingspan: 13.26 m (43 ft 6 in)
- Height: 4.46 m (14 ft 7½ in)
- Wing area: 43 m2 (463 ft2)
- Empty weight: 1,370 kg (3,020 lb)
- Gross weight: 2,500 kg (5,511 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Napier Lion, 336 kW (450 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 209 km/h (130 mph)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (19,680 ft)
Armament
See also[]
References[]
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- Mikesh, Robert C; Abe, Shorzoe (1990). Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941. London: Putnam Aeronautical Books. ISBN 0-85177-840-2.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing. 1985.
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