The Kawanishi H6K was an Imperial Japanese Navy flying boat produced by the Kawanishi Aircraft Company and used during World War II for maritime patrol duties. The Allied reporting name for the type was Mavis; the Navy designation was "Type 97 Large Flying Boat" (九七式大型 …

Oct 7, 2015 · Kawanishi, building on their experience of building the H3K flying boat and working with the British Short Brothers, produced a design for a four-engine patrol bomber that was designated the Kawanishi H6K. The H6K featured a huge parasol wing, similar in configuration to the PBY Catalina.

Jul 28, 2024 · The H6K was an Imperial Japanese Navy flying boat manufactured by the Kawanishi Aircraft Company in 1936, produced from 1938 to 1941. It was used during World War II for maritime patrol duties with the Allied reporting name “Mavis” and a Navy designation “Type 97 Large Flying Boat”.

The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) designation was Type 97 Large Flying Boat 九七式大型飛行艇 / H6K Mavis. At the start of the Pacific War, this flying boat was arguably the most advanced in the world with an incredible range and advanced features until replaced by the H8K2 Emily .

Dec 23, 2024 · This H6K Type 97 Mavis is carrying perhaps 12 small 132-pound bombs on underwing struts. Besides its maritime patrol duties, the Mavis was occasionally used as a bomber.

Apr 12, 2025 · Kawanishi H6K: Japanese Flying Boat “Mavis” A fine aerial view of an H6K4 which shows the overall layout and broad parasol wing mounted above the fuselage. This layout was shared by several flying boat designs of the time including the American PBY Catalina.

The Kawanishi H6K, which originated in 1933, saw service throughout World War II and was one of Japan's finest long-range naval reconnaissance planes. The 215 aircraft in various models built between 1938 and 1942 were also put to other duty, including transport and even bombing.

The H6K was an Imperial Japanese Navy flying boat produced by the Kawanishi Aircraft Company and used during World War II for maritime patrol duties. The Allied reporting name for the H6K type was 'Mavis' and the Navy designation was "Type 97 Large Flying Boat" .

Nov 13, 2024 · The Kawanishi H6K Navy Type 97 Flying Boat was designed as a large 4-engine type designed for the Imperial Japanese Navy, intended for the long-range maritime reconnaissance role. The type first flew in July 1936.

May 8, 2019 · The prototype, the Kawanishi Type 97, powered by Nakajima Kikari 2 nine-cylinder radial engines, commenced flight testing on 14 July 1936. Some problems were experienced with hydrodynamics and the forward planing bottom step was extended, and some changes were made to the tails.