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Kawanishi K-1

Kawanishi Aircraft · Japan · Interwar (1919–1938)

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Kawanishi's first aircraft, the Kawanishi K-1, was designed as a mail carrier. It was the first Japanese aircraft to receive a Certificate of Airworthiness from the Aviation Bureau. It won a prize in a national contest but was not a commercial success and only one was built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Japan
Manufacturer
Kawanishi Aircraft
Service Entry
1920
Produced
1
Engine
1× water-cooled six cylinder inline
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1709
MTOW (lb)
2555
Endurance (hr)
5 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
19685
Max Speed (mph)
124