The Mitsubishi F1M (Allied reporting name "Pete") is a Japanese reconnaissance floatplane of World War II. It was the last biplane type of the Imperial Japanese Navy, with 944 built between 1936 and 1944. The Navy designation was "Type Zero Observation Seaplane" (零式水上観測機).

F1M2 in June 1945, used by a Kamikaze unit. Two damaged Mitsubishi F1M2 (Allied code name “Pete”) observation seaplanes beached at the former Japanese seaplane base at Rekata Bay on the northern end of Santa Isabel island in March 1944.

May 18, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mitsubishi F1M (Pete) Reconnaissance Biplane Floatplane Aircraft including pictures.

Nov 3, 2015 · In 1942 Allied intelligence assigned the reporting name “Pete” to the F1M. The Mitsubishi F1M was a biplane observation aircraft of the Imperial Navy that was also used as a short range fighter during the Solomons Campaign in 1942.

The F1M, known as "Pete" in the Allied code, had a long and highly active career and performed well in a variety of roles for which it was not designed, including coastal patrol, convoy escort, dive-bomber, and even interceptor.

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 Japanese Navy to replace the Nakajima G8N1 and operate off …

Description: Single-engined observation float seaplane (F1M1 and F1M2) or seaplane trainer (F1M2-K). All-metal construction with fabric-covered control surfaces. Accommodation: Pilot and radio operator/gunner in tandem open cockpits.

"Pete" was the only short-range observation float plane accepted for full production by the Japanese Navy, and it was standard on all carriers and battleships. It also operated from shore bases.

Code named ‘Pete’ by the Allied Forces the Mitsubishi F1M2 Type 0 Observation Seaplane Model 11 was originally built as a catapult-launched reconnaissance seaplane. In essence, the Pete was a two man crew, single-engine biplane with a main central float and two auxiliary outrigger floats.

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. At the center was a large float with two small outboard stabilizing floats.