Tachikawa Ki-9

The Tachikawa Ki -9 ( Allied code name " Spruce " ) was a Japanese trainer aircraft in biplane design.

Originally two versions were provided with different engines: one for beginners and one advanced training for training pilots. The first flight took place on January 7, 1935 with a 261 kW Hitachi Ha -13a engine. The third prototype was powered by a 112 kW only Nakajima NZ engine. However, he pointed to stability problems as a result of which the development of a version for the beginners training was abandoned. Instead, another aircraft was developed for this purpose with the Ki -17. 1935 began shipping the first Ki -9- series machines. By 1945, a total of 2615 aircraft of this type were built.

Operator

  • Indonesia Indonesia ( after the war )
  • Japan Japan

Specifications Ki -9 Model A

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.9 m
  • Wingspan: 10.32 m
  • Height: 3,1 m
  • Empty weight: 1120 kg
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 1580 kg
  • Powerplant: Hitachi Ha -13a radial engine with 261 kW power
  • Maximum speed: 240 km / h
  • Ceiling: 5800 m
  • Military Aircraft
  • Aircraft of World War II
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