The Yokosuka MXY5 was a military glider that was manufactured for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
The glider was constructed using a tubular steel frame that was covered with plywood and fabric.
Additionally, the design incorporated a retractable undercarriage and an emergency skid.
The glider underwent flight testing in 1942, and a total of 12 units were produced.
However, none of these gliders were utilized in any operational capacity.
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).
Sources Japanese Aircraft, 1910-1941-Robert Mikesh & Shorzoe Abe The Mainichi Newspapers Co Ltd Yushukan War Memorial Museum Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War-Rene Francillon, Japanese Aircraft-John Stroud, Japanese Military Aircraft Illustrated.
