The F1M2 had a maximum speed of 368 km/h (230 mph) and operating range of up to 1,072 km (670 mi) without external stores. An F1M airframe had a projected operational life of 350 flight …

Jun 4, 2022 · Thanks to its Mitsubishi MK2C Zuisei 13, 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine rated for 652 kW (875 hp) (ar take-off), or 600 kW (800 hp) at 3,500 m at 11,500 ft mated to a …

The Mitsubishi F1M saw duty as a seaplane carrier-based reconnaissance plane throughout World War II and was in fact the reconnaissance plane most widely used by the Imperial Navy. …

May 18, 2016 · The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Mitsubishi F1M2 Reconnaissance Biplane Floatplane Aircraft.

Originally designed as a catapult launched reconnaissance float plane the F1M proved to be very versatile, performing such roles as area-defense fighter, convoy escort, bomber, anti …

May 19, 2019 · Known as ‘Pete’ to the allies, the Mitsubishi F1M floatplane was designed in answer to a requirement issued in 1934 to build an observation floatplane for use by the …

An improved version of the seaplane, designated as the Type 0 Observation Seaplane Model 11 (F1M2) included replacing the Nakajima Hikari engine with the more powerful Mitsubishi Zuisei …

One 875 hp (652 kW) Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine driving a three-blade metal propeller. A total of 1118 F1Ms were built. The F1M1 was produced only in …

The Mitsubishi Type 0 Observation Seaplane 零式水上観測機 / F1M2 entered service in 1941 as a high performance biplane powered by a nine cylinder radial engine. Allied code named Pete. …

The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 performs better at, surprising unsuspecting enemies with its versatility. The F1M, …