Mitsubishi F1M2 Pete

Japan

floatplane

for the 110C slot in EAW.


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New 3DZ/skin - by Karel Chvojka - 29.8.2003
This aircraft was updated from Earok model(long distance models,readme).
I use modify central float from Charles Gunsts Rufe
New short distance model - by me.



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About the Pete:

The Mitsubishi F1M2 was designed as an observation/general purpose floatplane 
and was the last biplane to be approved by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
The Pete had excellent performance and was employed both as ship- and 
shore-based extensively throughout the Pacific War. It was originally designed 
as a catapult-launched observation seaplane but saw service in many other roles
 including convoy escorts, coastal patrols and even as interceptor fighter 
and dive-bomber in support of amphibious operations. 

The Indonesian Air Force used at least one F1M2 during their war against Dutch army after 1945. 

Versions (with no. built): 
F1M1 Prototype (4)  Prototypes with a 820 hp Nakajima Hikari 1 engine. 
F1M2 (542)  Production model. Re-engined and with a re-designed wing and engine cowling. Mitsubishi built. 
F1M2 (590)  Sasebo Naval Air Aresenal-built production model. 
F1M2-K  Conversion of the F1M2 to a advanced trainer version. 

The Mitsubishi F1M2 saw service in: Japan (IJNAF), Indonesia (IAF). 

Total production: 1118 

Technical details Mitsubishi F1M2 
Type:____________Observation/general purpose floatplane 
Crew:____________2 
Span:____________11.0 m
Lenght:__________9.5 m
Engine:__________Mitsubishi MK2 Zusei 13 / 875 hp.
Max speed:_______370 km/h 
Service ceiling:_9440 m
Range:___________740 km
Armament:________2x7.7 mm Type 97 fixed forward firing machine guns, 
_________________1x7.7 mm Type 97 flexible machine gun in rear cockpit, 
_________________max bomb-load 120 kg 

