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Kawanishi H8K
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Kawanishi H8K

Japanese maritime patrol aircraft

167Units built

Overview

The Kawanishi H8K was a large four-engined flying boat designed and produced by the Japanese aviation manufacturer Kawanishi. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) designation was "Type 2 Flying Boat" ; it was also referred to as "Type 2 Large-sized Flying Boat" , or "H2K flying boat" . The Allied reporting name for the type was "Emily".

Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan38.00 m
Height9.15 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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