Mitsubishi F1M
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The Mitsubishi F1M (Allied reporting name "Pete") was a Japanese reconnaissance floatplane of World War II. It was the last biplane type of the Imperial Japanese Navy, with 944 built between 1936 and 1944. The Navy designation was "Type Zero Observation Seaplane" (零式水上観測機).
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F1M | |
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A Mitsubishi F1M2 on patrol, c. 1943 | |
Role | Reconnaissance floatplane |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
First flight | June 1936 |
Introduction | 1941 |
Status | Retired |
Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
Number built | 944 |
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