Kawanishi H8K flying boat specs??

[aussierogue]

Hi Guys,
Just wondering if anyone had any Emily specs lying arround? also, does anyone know the power source for starting the mitsubishi kasei engines? Cartridge? electrical?

Thanks
Ben

 

[A4K]

G'day mate, and welcome to the forum!
Got the specs at home in a book on aircraft of the Japanese Navy - will post them for ya tomorrow. Not sure about the engine ignition offhand, but will look around...

Evan

 

[Smokey]

This page is good:

The Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" H8K "Emily" Flying Boats

 

[aussierogue]

Thanks Guys. Smokey, That page is good but does not go into enough detail.
I'll keep looking .
Cheers
Ben

 

[comiso90]

maybe a friendly e-mail to these people can help:

Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum

they have one on display.

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