Mitsubishi F1M2

The Mitsubishi F1M2 Type 0 is a Japanese hydroplane produced by Mitsubishi on the Planetary Empire of Japan and the Planetary State of Japan.

## Mitsubishi F1M2

### Role

Observation Hydroplane, Reconnaissance Hydroplane, Two-seater Civilian Hydroplane, Coastguarding Hydroplane, Rescue Hydroplane, Sea-patrolling Hydroplane

## Users

### Active Users

Planetary Empire of Japan, Planetary State of Japan, The Organization, Federal Planetary Republic of Germany

## HISTORY

The F1M2 first started development at the end of 1834, when the Imperial Japanese Navy sent a specification called *10-shi*, which indicated all the requirements for a replacement of the Nakajima E8N, to the aircraft companies Aichi, Kawanishi, and Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi produced the first prototype called the Mitsubishi Ka-17 which was formally named the F1M1. From this prototype, a series of modifications were made, giving birth to the F1M2. It was developed as a two-seater observation hydroplane capable of being launched from a catapult and also capable of water-based takeoff and landing.

After the foundation of the Planetary State of Japan in 1845, Mitsubishi took advantage of the American subventions to the new Japanese state and moved part of its company there. Thanks to the increased funds of the new nation, Mitsubishi developed its infrastructure and made available most of its vehicles (that were mainly used by Imperial authorities) available to the public.

In total, Mitsubishi produced 11,180 units of the F1M2 for the Planetary Empire of Japan, and 5000 units for the Planetary State of Japan. in the 1860s, after expanding its company in the United Planetary States of America, Mitsubishi decided to produce locally-made F1M2s. More than 17,000 F1M2s were produced.

Other buyers of the F1M2 where The Organization and and the Federal Planetary Republic of Germany.

## CHARACTERISTICS

The F1M2 is a two-seater observation plane, being the production model of the earlier prototype F1M1. It has a length of 9,50 meters, a wingspan of 11 meters, and a height of 4 meters. It has an empty weight of 1,928 kg and a loaded weight of 2,550 kg.

It powerhouse is a Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 radial engine with a power of 875 HP or 652 kW. The Maximum speed the F1M2 can reach is of 370,4 km/h, it also has a range of 741 km and a maximum altitude of 9,440 m high.

Its armament consists of two Type 97 7,7 mm guns in the nose, a Type 92 7,7 mm for the rear gunner and the possibility to install two 60 kg bombs under the wings.

## USE

The F1M2 was first deployed by the Planetary Empire of Japan as an observation Hydroplane and short-range reconnaissance vehicle. After 1845's separation and posterior expansion in the UPSA, the F1M2 saw incredible use for civilians. Most of its roles were Coastguarding, Sea Patrolling, Rescue, and Tourism. Apart from that, civilians deep in UPSA's swapms would use it as an efficient transport towards civilization or other neighbors. The units sent to The Organization were also used for the same purposes as in the UPSA. In the Federal Planetary Republic of Germany, 500 units were sent for the Federal Planetary Air Force.

During the Second Interplanetary War, in the conflict called the Nippon War, both Japanese Nations used the F1M2 against each other. The number of units lost in the war was between 3000 to 4000 units in total for both sides. Germany on the other part, didn't use that much the F1M2 due to its terrain and big continental mass. Around 100 Federal F1M2's were lost.

## GALLERY

Federal German F1M2 bombin an enemy vehicle. Nazi Germany, Second Interplanetary War, 2044.
## SEE ALSO

### FEDERAL PLANETARY REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

Federal Germany Aircraft

Federal Germany Vehicles

### GERMAN PLANETARY GOVERNMENT

German Government Aircraft

German Government Vehicles

### THE ORGANIZATION

Organized Aircraft

Organized Vehicles

### PLANETARY EMPIRE OF JAPAN

Imperial Japan Aircraft

Imperial Japan Vehicles

### PLANETARY STATE OF JAPAN

Japanese Aircraft

Japanese Vehicles

### UNITED PLANETARY STATES OF AMERICA

American Aircraft

American Vehicles