The Mitsubishi K7M (or Mitsubishi Ka-18) was a 1930s Japanese experimental crew trainer built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy to replace the K3M.[1]

Mitsubishi K7M
Role	Experimental crew trainer Type of aircraft
National origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
First flight	1938
Primary user	Imperial Japanese Navy
Number built	2

Design and development

The K7M was a cantilever high-wing monoplane with a cabin for five students and two instructors,[1] and was of metal construction, with fabric-covered outer wings.[2] The K7M was powered by two 340 hp (254 kW) Gasuden Tempu radial piston engines.[1] The Navy decided the twin-engined type was too costly to replace the single-engined K3M and the type was not developed further, the two prototypes did enter service as trainers with the designation K7M1.[1]

Operators

 Japan

• Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 5 students, 2 instructors.
• Length: 13.23 m (43 ft 5 in) [2]
• Wingspan: 19.96 m (65 ft 6 in) [2]
• Height: 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in) [2]
• Empty weight: 2,558 kg (5,640 lb) [2]
• Gross weight: 3,810 kg (8,400 lb) [2]
• Powerplant: 2 × Gasuden Tempu radial piston engine, 250 kW (340 hp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
• Range: 950 km (590 mi, 510 nmi) [2]

Armament

• Guns: 2 × 7.7mm (0.303in) machine-gun
• Bombs: up to 90kg (198lb)

See also

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of Japan

References

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Notes

Bibliography

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