Mitsubishi Ki-1

Ki-1
Mitsubishi Ki-1
(Army Type 93 heavy Bomber)
Role bomber
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
First flight March 1933
Introduction 1933
Primary user Imperial Japanese Army Air Service
Number built 118

The Mitsubishi Ki-1, also known as Mitsubishi Army Type 93 Heavy Bomber, was a bomber built by Mitsubishi for the Imperial Japanese Army in the 1930s. The Ki-1 design was heavily based on the Junkers K 37 and a mockup was ready in August 1932, with the first prototype being finished in March 1933.[1]

Despite its antiquated appearance, the Ki-1 was used in Manchukuo and in north China during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War, in areas where danger from enemy fighter aircraft was minimal.

  1. ^ J, Rickard (20 July 2012). "Mitsubishi Ki-1 Army Type 93 Heavy Bomber". historyofwar.org. Retrieved 2021-05-06.