- Source: Hiro Naval Arsenal
The Hiro Naval Arsenal (Hiro Kaigun Kōshō or Dai-Jūichi Kaigun Kōkū-shō (11th Naval Arsenal), often abbreviated as Hiroshō) at Kure (呉), Hiroshima prefecture, was a production facility for seaplanes, flying boats, and aero engines for the Imperial Japanese Navy before and during World War II. It was largely destroyed in a raid by B-29 Superfortresses on 5 May 1945.
Aircraft
Designed and produced:
Hiro G2H - long-range bomber
Hiro H1H - biplane flying boat developed from the Felixstowe F.5
Hiro H2H - biplane flying boat developed from the Supermarine Southampton II
Hiro H4H - flying boat
Prototypes and experimental aircraft:
Hiro R-3 - flying boat, 1 example built
Hiro H3H1 - flying boat, 1 example built
Hiro H10H - project only, never completed
Aircraft designed by other manufacturers produced at Hiro:
Yokosuka B3Y
Nakajima B5N "Kate"
Aichi E13A "Jake"
Yokosuka D4Y "Judy"
Engines
Hiro Type 14
Hiro Type 61
Hiro Type 91
Hiro Type 94
References
Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 148.
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