Kayaba Ka-1 - Specifications (Ka-1)

Specifications (Ka-1)

Data from Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War

General characteristics

• Crew: 1-2
• Length: 9.2 m (30 ft 2⅛ in)
• Rotor diameter: 12.2 m (40 ft 0¼in)
• Height:
• Disc area: 117 m² (10.9 ft²)
• Empty weight: 775 kg (1,709 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 1,170 kg (2,574 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 10c air-cooled inverted V8 engine, 180 kW (241 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 165 km/h (89 knots, 102 mph)
• Cruise speed: 115 km/h (62 knots,71 mph)
• Range: 280 km (151 nm, 174 mi)
• Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
• Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)

Armament

• 1x 60 kg (132 lb) depth charges