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Kayaba Ka-1
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Kayaba Ka-1

Japanese autogyros

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Overview

The Kayaba Ka-1 and Ka-2 were a series of autogyros produced by the Japanese manufacturer Kayaba Industry. Their official Army designation was the "Ka-Gō observation aircraft" . It was the first series of armed autogyros to be used operationally.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelArgus As 10

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

Photos

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