Tachikawa T.S. 1
| Tachikawa T.S. 1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light trainer |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Tachikawa Aircraft Company Ltd |
| Introduction | 1937 |
The Tachikawa T.S 1 was a light trainer prototype built in Japan.[1]
Design and development
The low-cost all wood construction aircraft was unique in having a complex retractable landing gear.[2]
The aircraft was not put into production due to a limited market and high cost to manufacture.
Specifications (Tachikawa T.S. 1)
Data from EAA
General characteristics
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in)
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 10.00 m2 (107.6 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 189 kg (416 lb)
- Gross weight: 279 kg (616 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Scott Flying Squirrel two cylinder inverted piston, 21 kW (28 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 169 km/h (105 mph, 91 kn)
- Cruise speed: 121 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
- Stall speed: 63 km/h (39 mph, 34 kn)
- Range: 488 km (303 mi, 263 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 3,299 m (10,824 ft)
References
- ^ Robert C. Mikesh, Shorzoe Abe. Japanese aircraft 1910-1941.
- ^ Sport Aviation. June 1958.
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