GPM 0267 M6A1 Seiran

The Aichi M6A1 Seiran is a Japanese single engine low wing seaplane with two metal floats. The prototype flight took place in November 1943. The M6A1 was powered by an Aichi Atsuts 32 piston engine, 1401HP. The M6A1 was to operate from the decks of the I-400 series submarines (only three submarines of this series were built) and was to be launched from them by a catapult. These planes did not take much part in the combat operations. A total of 28 copies were made. Technical data: length: 11.64m, wingspan: 12.26m, height: 4.58m, maximum speed: 474km / h, climb speed: 8.62m / s, maximum range: 1190km, maximum ceiling: 9900m, armament: permanent - 1 machine gun caliber 13 mm, underslung - up to 850 kg of load. The Aichi M6A1K Nanzan is a training version of the M6A1 aircraft with a classic wheeled chassis. Only 2 copies of this prototype aircraft were built.