tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post4141098850684475778..comments2024-03-12T17:36:36.945+09:00Comments on WildEagles: Tried And Tested Pt.1 Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-28166007249187959542020-07-12T00:41:26.876+09:002020-07-12T00:41:26.876+09:00Revised Pete thoughts...
The S does mean Sasebo K...Revised Pete thoughts...<br /><br />The S does mean Sasebo Kaigun Kokusho as they were the a/c builders.<br />This Pete was tested at the Naval Air Tech Depot as a/c #21. There is<br />probably not a #20 or #22 for any more Petes. Other a/c at the Tech Depot will have different numbers and different letters according to<br />different builders. Like A for Aichi.<br /><br />Again, more feedback is most welcome.David Brizzardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-3051191414689513412020-07-10T22:44:49.785+09:002020-07-10T22:44:49.785+09:00Ok, David. Do you know of any photos of other airc...Ok, David. Do you know of any photos of other aircraft with tail marking "KO-S19" for example?Arawasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-60609598036692978842020-07-10T22:42:16.437+09:002020-07-10T22:42:16.437+09:00The Sasebo Arsenal tested many different aircraft....The Sasebo Arsenal tested many different aircraft. My thoughts are that the 21 is for the 21st. aircraft, not the 21st. Pete.David Brizzardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-84433719472617119982020-07-10T21:51:52.780+09:002020-07-10T21:51:52.780+09:00Very informative. Looking forward to more in the s...Very informative. Looking forward to more in the series. Thanks!<br /><br />Wind SwordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-65518249438606544992020-07-10T09:48:09.523+09:002020-07-10T09:48:09.523+09:00Thanks David,
Interesting suggestion.
21st a/c is ...Thanks David,<br />Interesting suggestion.<br />21st a/c is a bit high number for a prototype.<br /><br />Francillon mentions:<br />"After producing four F1M1 prototypes Mitsubishi redesigned the aircraft to eradicate the problems encountered during the flight test programme. The improved F1M2 was powered by an 875 hp Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 fourteen-cylinder radial fitted with a cleaner and longer cowling, improving forward visibility."<br /><br />Francillon also includes one of the photos of "KO-S21" and in the caption says that it's "the first Mitsubishi Zuisei powered Mitsubishi F1M2."<br /><br />So, perhaps the "2" came from the "F1M2" and the "1" showed that it was the first F1M2 prototype. Arawasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-28041459057781812652020-07-09T22:58:50.812+09:002020-07-09T22:58:50.812+09:00My take on the Pete KO-S21...
The S is for Sasebo...My take on the Pete KO-S21...<br /><br />The S is for Sasebo Arsenal.<br />The 21 is for the 21st. a/c tested.<br /><br />Feedback most welcome.<br /><br />...and thanks for the write up.<br /><br />David Brizzardnoreply@blogger.com