The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka (秋火, "Autumn fire") was a projected development of the MXY8 training glider, adding a small thermojet-style jet engine, the Tsu-11. It was intended to provide further training for pilots who were to fly the Mitsubishi J8M rocket-powered interceptor aircraft.
None were built prior to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
[edit] Specifications (MXY9, as designed)
General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Length: 19 ft 10 in (6.05 m)
- Wingspan: 31 ft 2 in (9.50 m)
- Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.70 m)
- Wing area: 190 ft² (17.7 m²)
- Powerplant: 1 × Tsu-11 thermojet, 1.7 kN (396 lbf)
Performance
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- Related development
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