Yokosuka MXY5

The Yokosuka MXY5 was a Japanese military glider produced for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

The glider consisted of fabric wrapped plywood covering a tubular steel frame.

The design also featured a retractable undercarriage as well as an emergency skid.

The design was flight tested in 1942.

Only 12 were produced and none were used operationally. 

Variants

MXY5

Original version, nine built

MXY5a

Later version, three built

Specifications

Crew

2

Capacity

11 troops; 1,020 kg (2,240 lb) cargo

Length

13 m (43 ft)

Wingspan

18.1 m (59.4 ft)

Wing area

55.2 m2 (594 sq ft)

Empty weight

1,520 kg (3,350 lb)

Gross weight

2,694 kg (5,940 lb).