Mitsubishi Ki-2

The Mitsubishi Ki-2 was a light bomber built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Army in the 1930s. Its Allied nickname was Louise. Despite its antiquated appearance the Ki-2 was successfully used in Manchukuo and in north China during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War in areas where danger from enemy fighter aircraft was minimal. It was later used in a training role.

During the day fourteen Mitsubishi Ki-2 bombers of the Japanese Army Air Force’s 12th Hiko Rentai attacked Tai Yuan escorted by seven Kawasaki Ki-10 fighters of the 1st Daitai of the 16th 1
Mitsubishi Ki-2 Luke Mitsubishi J4M Mabel Mitsubishi B5M Mavis Kawanishi H6K Mike Messerschmitt Bf 109. Not in Japanese service. Millie Vultee VG-11. Not in Japanese service.2

Made by Mitsubishi.

The Mitsubishi Ki-2-I was a three-seat low-wing cantilever monoplane, powered by two 450 hp Nakajima-built Jupiter radials.3
The Mitsubishi Ki-21 (Army Type 97 Heavy Bomber) was produced by engineers Nakata and Ozawa in response to...4
Empty Weight Lb
6173
Wing Area Sqm
56
Eng 1 Type
Nakajima Jupiter nine cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Max Speed Mph
140
Range Km
900
Ceiling Ft
22966
Eng 1 Kw
Max Speed Kmh
225
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
9921
Number Built
187
Crew
3
Empty Weight Kg
2800
Gross Weight Kg
4500
Armament
462.0
500
Height In
2
Primary user
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Met Or Eng
met
Lists
* List of military aircraft of Japan
First Flight
1933
Production End Year
1938
Height Ft
15
Span Ft
65
Wing Area Sqft
605
Production Start Year
1933
Span M
20
Length Ft
41
Height M
5
Ceiling M
7000
Eng 1 Hp
603
Eng 1 Number
2
Category
Japanese bomber aircraft 1930-1939
Mitsubishi aircraft
Produced
1933
Length In
4
Length M
13
Range Miles
1961

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