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The '''Aichi C4A''' was a late 1930s project by [[Aichi Kokuki|Aichi]] for a reconnaissance aircraft. |
The '''Aichi C4A''' was a late 1930s project by [[Aichi Kokuki|Aichi]] for a carrier-borne reconnaissance aircraft. |
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==Design and development== |
==Design and development== |
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In the late 1930s, the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]], having felt impressed at the performance of the [[Mitsubishi Ki-15]] for the [[Imperial Japanese Army]], issued a requirement for a fast reconnaissance |
In the late 1930s, the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]], having felt impressed at the performance of the [[Mitsubishi Ki-15]] for the [[Imperial Japanese Army]], issued a requirement for a fast reconnaissance aircraft under the IJN designation ''13-Shi High-speed Reconnaissance Aircraft''. Aichi, drawing upon experience designing the [[Aichi D3A]], proposed a single-engine, low wing monoplane powered by a radial engine and fitted with a closed cockpit with two seats in tandem, as well as a rear-mounted 7.7. mm machine gun. The design was known by the internal designation and called C4A by the IJN.<ref>Robert C. Mikesh, Shorzoe Abe, Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941, Annapolis, Naval Institute Press, 1990, {{ISBN|1-55750-563-2}}.</ref><ref name=c4a/> |
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A full-scale mockup was completed in March 1939 for inspection by IJN officials. However, the IJN decided to shelve the C4A in favor of their own version of the Ki-15, the C5M.<ref name=c4a>{{Cite web|url=https://www.valka.cz/Aici-C4A1-13-Si-t86363|title=Aiči C4A1 13-Ši : Aiči|website= |
A full-scale mockup was completed in March 1939 for inspection by IJN officials. However, the IJN decided to shelve the C4A in favor of their own version of the Ki-15, the C5M.<ref name=c4a>{{Cite web|url=https://www.valka.cz/Aici-C4A1-13-Si-t86363|title=Aiči C4A1 13-Ši : Aiči|website=valka.cz}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 23:03, 4 April 2020
Aichi C4A | |
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Role | Carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Aichi Kokuki |
Status | project only |
Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (intended) |
Number built | 0 |
The Aichi C4A was a late 1930s project by Aichi for a carrier-borne reconnaissance aircraft.
Design and development
In the late 1930s, the Imperial Japanese Navy, having felt impressed at the performance of the Mitsubishi Ki-15 for the Imperial Japanese Army, issued a requirement for a fast reconnaissance aircraft under the IJN designation 13-Shi High-speed Reconnaissance Aircraft. Aichi, drawing upon experience designing the Aichi D3A, proposed a single-engine, low wing monoplane powered by a radial engine and fitted with a closed cockpit with two seats in tandem, as well as a rear-mounted 7.7. mm machine gun. The design was known by the internal designation and called C4A by the IJN.[1][2]
A full-scale mockup was completed in March 1939 for inspection by IJN officials. However, the IJN decided to shelve the C4A in favor of their own version of the Ki-15, the C5M.[2]
References
- ^ Robert C. Mikesh, Shorzoe Abe, Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941, Annapolis, Naval Institute Press, 1990, ISBN 1-55750-563-2.
- ^ a b "Aiči C4A1 13-Ši : Aiči". valka.cz.