Japan's Kyushu K11W Shiragiku ("white chrysanthemum") trainer
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Kyushu K11W Shiragiku trainer: |
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Kyushu K11W1 Shiragiku trainer: |
Design
The Kyushu K11W was to replace the K3M naval trainer and design work started in 1940.1
Cockpits
In the upper half of the cockpit the student pilot and radio operator were located.1 In the lower half was located the instructor, the student navigator, and the student bombadier.1
Prototype
Production
- Total: 7981
- Manufacturer: Kyushu Hikoki K.K.1
- Production: ? - August 19451
Variants
- Kyushu K11W1:
- Kyushu K11W2: All wood construction.1 Also used for transport and antisubmarine duties.1
Usage
The first K11Ws became operational in the summer of 1943.1
Suicide
Some K11Ws were used in suicide attacks at the end of World War II.1
Specifications
| Kyushu K11W11 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Trainer1 |
| Crew | 51 |
| Engine (Type) | Hitachi GK2B Amakaze 211 |
| Cylinders | Radial 81 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Net HP | 5151 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 49' 1"1 |
| Length | 33' 7"1 |
| Height | 12' 11"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Normal load | 5,820 lb1 |
| Maximum load | |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 5,580' | 143 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 18,440'1 |
| Range | 1,093 miles1 |
| Armament | 1: MG1 |
| Bombs | 132 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
