E13A
Country | Japan |
Manufacturer | Aichi Kokuki KK |
Primary Role | Reconnaissance Aircraft |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe E13A Type Zero Reconnaissance Seaplanes were designed in 1937, though they did not enter production until 1940. However, they were the standard seaplanes of the Japanese Navy by the opening of the Pacific War in 1941. They operated as spotters from cruisers, reconnaissance aircraft from carriers and land bases, and personnel transports. At times, they also performed coastal patrol and search and rescue duties. These aircraft were designed by Aichi Kokuki KK, but the majority of the 1,418 E13A aircraft built were built by Kyushu Hikoki KK (1,237 units). At the very end of the war, some of these aircraft were used in special attack (Kamikaze) missions.
ww2dbaseThe Allied code name for E13A aircraft was "Jake".
ww2dbaseSource: Wikipedia.
Last Major Revision: Aug 2008
SPECIFICATIONS
E13A1
Machinery | One Mitsubishi Kinsei 43 14-cylinder radial engine rated at 1,080hp |
Armament | 1x7.7mm flexible rear Type 92 machine gun, 250kg of bombs |
Crew | 3 |
Span | 14.50 m |
Length | 11.31 m |
Height | 4.70 m |
Wing Area | 36.00 m² |
Weight, Empty | 2,642 kg |
Weight, Loaded | 3,640 kg |
Weight, Maximum | 4,000 kg |
Speed, Maximum | 375 km/h |
Rate of Climb | 8.20 m/s |
Service Ceiling | 8,720 m |
Range, Normal | 2,100 km |
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Chiang Kaishek, 31 Jul 1937