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Mitsubishi F1M "Pete"

Type: Reconnaissance float plane
Origin: Mitsubishi
Crew: N/A
Allied Code Name: Pete
Models: F1M1 & F1M2
First Flight: F1M1: June 1936, F1M2: October 1939
Service Delivery: 1941
Final Delivery: March 1944
Production: 524 (180 built at Navy Arsenal at Sasebo)

Powerplant:
F1M1:
Model: Nakajima Hikari 1
Type: 9-cylinder radial engine
Number: One Horsepower: 820 hp

F1M2:
Model: Mitsubishi Zuisei 13
Type: 14-cylinder two-row radial engine
Number: One Horsepower: 875 hp

Dimensions:
Wing Span: 11.0m (36 ft. 1 in.)
Length: 9.5m (31 ft. 2 in.)
Height: 4.0m (13 ft. 1.5 in.)
Wing Area: N/A

Weights:
Empty (F1M2): 1964 kg (4,330 lb)
Loaded: 2550 kg (5,620 lb)
Maximum Overload: 2856 kg (6,296 lb)

Performance:
Max. Speed: 370 km/h (230 mph)
Initial Climb: 1,969 ft/min (600 m/min)
Service Ceiling: 9440m (30,970 ft.)
Max. Range (Loaded): 445km (276 miles)
Max. Range (Overloaded): 1070km (670 miles)

Armament:
Two 7.7mm Type 89 fixed above engine
One 7.7mm Type 89 manually aimed from rear cockpit

Bomb Load:
Two 132 lb. (60kg) bombs on underwing racks

Avionics:
N/A

Comments:
Originally designed as a catapult launched reconnaissance float plane the F1M proved to be very versatile, performing such roles as area-defense fughter, convoy escort, bomber, anti-submarine attack, ocean patrol, rescue and even transport. The type saw dogfights in the Aleutians, the Solomons and several other theaters.

Sources:
The Complete Encyclodepia of World Aircraft, 1997, Barnes & Nobles Books, ISBN: 0 7607 0592 5