Kawanishi H8K

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf flying boat
gptkbp:armament 2 × 7.7 mm Type 92 machine guns
4 × 20 mm Type 99 machine guns
bomb load of 800 kg
gptkbp:crew 10
pilot
navigator
co-pilot
radio operator
bombardier
gunners
gptkbp:design high-wing configuration
retractable landing gear
floatplane hull
Kawanishi_H8K_design_team
gptkbp:engine 4 × Mitsubishi Kasei 22 engines
gptkbp:firstFlight 1941
gptkbp:height 8.0 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kawanishi H8K
gptkbp:length 23.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Kawanishi_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maxSpeed 400 km/h
gptkbp:nickname Emily
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
Battle of Midway
Battle of the Philippine Sea
Operation I-Go
Operation Taffy 3
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 200
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,500 km
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:propulsion 4-bladed propellers
gptkbp:range 3,500 km
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:role reconnaissance aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 10,000 m
gptkbp:services 1943
gptkbp:successor Kawanishi_H8K2
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:World_War_II
anti-submarine warfare
strategic bombing
maritime patrol
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:variant H8K1
H8K2
gptkbp:wingArea 120 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 32.0 m