Japan's Kugisho K5Y, Yokosuka K5Y trainer, Navy Type 93
Allied code name: Willow
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Kugisho K5Y trainer: |
Yokosuka K5Y trainer: |
Design
In 1932 the Imperial Japanese Navy asked Kawanishi to develop a new trainer.1 It was to be come the Navy's favorite trainer.1
Prototype
The K2Y prototype first flew in December 1933.1
Production
- Total: 5,7701
- Manufacturer: Dai-ichi Kaigun Koku Gijitsusho
- Production: 1933 - 19451
Variants
- Prototype:
- Yokosuka K5Y1: Land based trainer.1
- Yokosuka K5Y2: Seaplane trainer.1
- Yokosuka K5Y3:
- Yokosuka K5Y4:
- Yokosuka K5Y5:
Usage
Specifications
| Yokosuka K5Y1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Trainer1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Hitachi Amakaze 111 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Net HP | 3401 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 36' 1"1 |
| Length | 26' 5"1 |
| Height | 10' 6"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 3,307 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 132 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 18,700'1 |
| Range | 633 miles1 |
| Armament | 2: MG1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
