Hiro H1H

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H1H
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Late production H1H1 on a launching trolly. [1] [2]
RolePatrol flying boat
National originJapan
Manufacturer Hiro Naval Arsenal
First flight1925
Retired1938
Primary user IJN Air Service
Produced1927–1934
Number built65
Developed from Felixstowe F.5

The Hiro H1H (or Navy Type 15) was a 1920s Japanese bomber or reconnaissance biplane flying boat developed from the Felixstowe F.5 by the Hiro Naval Arsenal for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The aircraft were built by Hiro, the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal and Aichi. [3]

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Design and development

Following licensed production of the Felixstowe F.5 for the Imperial Japanese Navy the company developed an improved version known as the H1H or Navy Type 15. The aircraft was built with three different engine types fitted, the Navy Type 15-I with a wooden hull had longer span upper wings and the Navy Type 15-II had four-bladed propellers. The H1H remained in front line naval service through the 1930s. [1] [2] [3]

Variants

H1H1
Variant powered by two 450hp (336kW) Lorraine W-12 engines.
H1H2
Variant powered by either two 450hp (336kW) Lorraine W-12 or two 500hp (373kW) BMW VII engines.
H1H3
Variant powered by two 450hp (336kW) Lorraine W-12 engines.

Operators

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Specifications (H1H1)

H1H2 side elevation, all-metal hull with Dornier-type external stiffeners. Hiro H1H flying boat.jpg
H1H2 side elevation, all-metal hull with Dornier-type external stiffeners.

Data from Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft [3]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament

See also

H1H in flight. Hiro H1H in flight.jpg
H1H in flight.

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Mikesh, Robert C.; Abe, Shorzoe (1990). Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941. Maryland 21402: Naval Institute Press Annapolis. ISBN   1-55750-563-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. 1 2 3 Januszewski, Tadeusz; Zalewski, Kryzysztof (2000). Japońskie samoloty marynarski 1912-1945. tiel2, Lampart. ISBN   83-86776-00-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. 1 2 3 Orbis 1985, p 2173

Bibliography

  • Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.