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Mitsubishi 1MT

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Mitsubshi 1MT

Role Triplane torpedo bomber
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Designer Herbert Smith
First flight 1922
Primary user Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
Number built 20
The Mitsubishi 1MT was a Japanese single-seat triplane torpedo bomber built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Designed by the former Sopwith designer Herbert Smith it was intended for use aboard the Japanese aircraft carrier Hōshō.[1]

The 1MT1N flew for the first time in August 1922 and it entered service as the Navy Type 10 Torpedo Bomber. 20 aircraft were built, but the aircraft was difficult to fly and unable to operate from an aircraft carrier when carrying a torpedo. The type was soon withdrawn and scrapped.[1]

Operators
Japan
Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
Specifications (1MT1N)
Data from Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941 [2]

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 9.78 m (32 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 13.26 m (43 ft 6 in)
Height: 4.46 m (14 ft 7½ in)
Wing area: 43 m2 (463 ft2)
Empty weight: 1,370 kg (3,020 lb)
Gross weight: 2,500 kg (5,511 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Napier Lion, 336 kW (450 hp)
Performance

Maximum speed: 209 km/h (130 mph)
Service ceiling: 6,000 m (19,680 ft)
Armament

1 × 457 mm (18 in), 800 kg (1,764 lb) torpedo