Mitsubishi
F1M2 Type 0 (Pete)
Technical Information
Background
High performance biplane powered by a nine
cylinder radial engine. It had one central large float, and two
small outboard stabilizing floats. It earned a commendable war
record as an interceptor, dive-bomber, convoy escort, coastal
patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
These aircraft were often dubbed "Washing Machine
Charlie" by Americans, flying around bases at night and keeping
everyone awake occasionally droppings or flares, or firing machine
gun bursts.
Production
A total of 1,118 were built.
