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Koken

Gasuden · Japan · Interwar (1919–1938)

Koken — Fixed Wing
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The Gasuden Koken was a Japanese long-range research aircraft of the 1930s. It was designed by the Aeronautical Research Institute of Tokyo Imperial University and built by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry, to break the world record for longest flight, setting a closed circuit world record of 11,651.011 km (7,240 mi) in March 1938.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Japan
Manufacturer
Gasuden
Service Entry
1937
Produced
1
Engine
1× water-cooled V12 engine
Thrust / Power
715 hp
Length (ft)
49
Wingspan (ft)
92
Empty Weight (lb)
9315
MTOW (lb)
20318
Service Ceiling (ft)
11188
Range (mi)
7240
Max Speed (mph)
155