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K-8 Transport Seaplane

Kawanishi Aircraft Company · Japan · Interwar (1919–1938)

K-8 Transport Seaplane — Fixed Wing
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The Kawanishi K-8 Transport Seaplane was a Japanese single-engined floatplane of the 1920s. Seven were built in 1926 and 1927, and were used to operate airmail services.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Japan
Manufacturer
Kawanishi Aircraft Company
Operator
Nippon Koku KK
Service Entry
1926
Produced
7
Engine
1× 6-cylinder water-cooled inline piston engine
Thrust / Power
305 hp
Length (ft)
36
Wingspan (ft)
58
Empty Weight (lb)
2910
MTOW (lb)
4255
Endurance (hr)
7 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
21325
Max Speed (mph)
103