Mitsubishi Ki-57
| Mitsubishi Ki-57 | |
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| Type: | Airliner , transport aircraft |
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| First flight: |
August 1940 |
| Number of pieces: |
406 |
The Mitsubishi Ki-57 (allied code name: Topsy ) was a passenger aircraft that was designed as a low-wing aircraft due to the demand from Japan Air Lines for a civil version of the Mitsubishi Ki-21 bomber .
The first flight took place in August 1940. After the successful testing, the production of 100 series machines began as MC-20-1 for civil purposes and as Ki-57-1 transport aircraft for military purposes. The improved Ki-57-2 followed in early 1942 and had u. a. a stronger motorization. 406 copies of this version were built.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data Mitsubishi Ki-57-II |
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| crew | 4th |
| Passengers | 11 |
| length | 16.00 m |
| height | 4.85 m |
| span | 22.60 m |
| Wing area | 70.08 m² |
| Empty mass | 5585 kg |
| Takeoff mass | normal 8175 kg maximum 9120 kg |
| Engines | two Mitsubishi Ha-102s with 795 kW (1080 PS) each |
| Top speed | 470 km / h at an altitude of 5800 m |
| Ascent time to 5000 m | 15:45 min |
| Range | normal 1500 km maximum 3000 km |
| Service ceiling | 8000 m |
See also
Web links
Commons : Mitsubishi Ki-57 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
