F1M file photo [11916]

F1M

CountryJapan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Primary RoleOther

Contributor:

ww2dbaseThe Japanese Navy F1M Type Zero Observation Seaplanes first took flight in Jun 1936. They were built to be launched from naval catapults. Introduced in 1941, they would prove to be the Japanese Navy's final biplane design. Four F1M1 prototype aircraft were built, followed by 1,114 F1M2 and F1M2-K production models; production ceased in 1944.

ww2dbaseSource: Wikipedia

Last Major Revision: Jan 2011

SPECIFICATIONS

F1M1
MachineryNakajima Hikari MK1 radial engine rated at 820hp
Crew1
Span11.00 m
Length9.50 m
Height4.00 m
Wing Area29.50 m²
Speed, Maximum368 km/h
Range, Normal1,072 km

F1M2
MachineryOne Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 14-cylinder two-row radial engine rated at 875hp
Armament2x7.7mm forward Type 97 machine guns, 1x7.7mm rear flexible Type 92 machine gun
Crew2
Span11.00 m
Length9.50 m
Height4.00 m
Wing Area29.50 m²
Weight, Empty1,928 kg
Weight, Loaded2,550 kg
Weight, Maximum2,856 kg
Speed, Maximum370 km/h
Service Ceiling9,440 m
Range, Normal740 km

Photographs

F1M1 seaplane flying over Rabaul, New Britain, Bismarck Islands, 1942-1944Five Japanese F1M seaplanes at Rekata Bay, Santa Isabel, Solomon Islands, 1943F1M aircraft in flight, date unknownUS reconnaissance photo of the Japanese seaplane base at Kavieng Harbor, New Ireland, 15 Feb 1944; note Mitsubishi F1M2 Float Planes, US code named
See all 6 photographs of F1M



Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 per month will go a long way! Thank you.

Share this article with your friends:

 Facebook
 Reddit
 Twitter

Stay updated with WW2DB:

 RSS Feeds




Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
28 Jan 2011 12:34:24 PM

US Code Named “Peteâ€
2. Alan says:
29 Jan 2011 04:42:11 AM

Production totalled 1,118. Mitsubishi built 528 amd the 21st Naval Air Arsenal built 590.

A small number were converted as F1M2-K two seat trainers.
3. DHumphrey says:
16 Aug 2020 03:44:27 PM

Does anyone have any information on the units that used the F1M? Thanks

All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB.

Posting Your Comments on this Topic

Your Name
Your Email
 Your email will not be published
Comment Type
Your Comments
 

Notes:

1. We hope that visitor conversations at WW2DB will be constructive and thought-provoking. Please refrain from using strong language. HTML tags are not allowed. Your IP address will be tracked even if you remain anonymous. WW2DB site administrators reserve the right to moderate, censor, and/or remove any comment. All comment submissions will become the property of WW2DB.

2. For inquiries about military records for members of the World War II armed forces, please see our FAQ.
Search WW2DB
News

F1M Photo Gallery
F1M1 seaplane flying over Rabaul, New Britain, Bismarck Islands, 1942-1944
See all 6 photographs of F1M


Current Site Statistics

Famous WW2 Quote
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

Winston Churchill, on the RAF


Support Us

Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 a month will go a long way. Thank you!

Or, please support us by purchasing some WW2DB merchandise at TeeSpring, Thank you!