Mitsubishi
A7M Reppu
Technical Information
Background
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu was also known as the A6M5c Model 52 Hei. Reppu means "Strong Gale" in Japanese. The plane had an empty weight of about 7200
lbs, and was powered by Mitsubishi Ha-43 radial engine with 2,200 hp with
similar performance to the P&W R-2800. The Reppu (-2 version) had a top speed at altitude of 390mph.
Production
Only nine
A7M Reppu 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 390 mph (630 km/h / 339 knots) at 21,660' / 6,600 m
Range ?
Armament 2 x 20mm cannon and 2 x 13.2mm machine guns
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