Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Technical Information

Background
"Reppu" translates to hurricane. Also known as A6M5c Model 52 Hei. Empty weight of about 7200 lbs, and was powered by a 2200hp. eighteen cyl radial with similar performance to the R-2800 P&W. The Reppu (-2 version) had a top speed at altitude of 390mph.

Production
Only 9 examples of the A7M design were built.

Technical Details
Crew  one (pilot)
Engine  1× Mitsubishi Ha-43, 2,200 hp
Span  14.00 m (45 ft 11 in)
Length  10.99 m (36 ft 1 in)
Height  4.28 m (14 ft 0½ in.)
Maximum Speed  630 km/h (339 knots, 390 mph) at 6,600 m (21,660 ft)
Range  ?
Armament  2 x 20mm cannon and 2 x 13.2mm machine guns

Last Updated
September 30, 2009