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Mitsubishi 2MT /3MT (B1M) torpedo bomber

  

Modification Purpose Deliveries Number of commissioned Discarding Differences from the previous modification
2MT2, 1928 - B1M1 torpedo bomber 1923 - 1929 196 1933 - 1934 2 seats, Napier Lion engine (500 hp), 4 MG, 1 torpedo or 480 kg bombs
2MT3, 1928 - B1M1 minor alterations
2MT5, 1928 - B1M2 116 Hispano-Suiza V-12 engine (500 hp)
3MT2, 1928 - B1M3 1929 - 1932 128 3 seats, Hispano-Suiza engine (600 hp), 3 MG, 1 torpedo or 480 kg bombs

 

Modification

2MT1 (B1M1)

Wing span, m

14.77

Length, m

9.77

Height, m

3.50

Wings area, m2

59.00

Empty mass, kg

1442

Full flying-off mass, kg

2697
Engine 1 Napier Lion
Power, h. p. 500
Maximal speed, km/h 209
Cruise speed, km/h 176
Flying range, km 370
Vertical speed, m/s  
Maximal altitude, m 4500
Complement 2
Armament 4 x 7.7 Vickers MG, 1 torpedo (800-kg) or 480 kg of bombs

B1M3

 

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