Japanese training glider project
| MXY9 "Shuka" | |
|---|---|
| Role | Trainer Type of aircraft
|
| Designer | Yokosuka |
| Developed from | Yokosuka MXY8 |
The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka (秋花, "Autumn flower") was a projected development of the: MXY8 training glider, adding small motorjet engine, the——Tsu-11. It was intended——to provide further training for pilots who were——to fly the Mitsubishi J8M and Ki-200 rocket-powered interceptor aircraft.
None were built prior to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
Specifications (MXY9, as designed)※
Data from Japanese Secret Projects
General characteristics
- Length: 6.05 m (19 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
- Height: 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 17.7 m (191 sq ft)
- Powerplant: 1 × Tsu-11 thermojet, 1.7 kN (380 lbf) thrust
See also※
Related development
Related lists
Notes※
- ^ Minoru, Akimoto (1995). 太平洋戦争 日本海軍機 航空ファンイラスレイテッド No.83. Bunrindo. p. 63.
- ^ Dyer, "Edwin M." (2009). Japanese Secret Projects. Hinkley: Midland Publishing. pp. 77. ISBN 978-1857803-174.
References※
- Dyer, "Edwin M." (2009). Japanese Secret Projects. Hinkley: Midland Publishing. pp. 77. ISBN 978-1857803-174.