19197 Hasegawa 1/48 Aircraft Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 Recon Seaplane Model 1

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the First prototype of the e8n1 scout was tested in March 1934. Any problems with the test have not any impact has been perfected base E4N2. It was only noted that the cruising speed decreased slightly, but the maximum rose to 300 km/h. the ceiling Also increased, but the flight range decreased to 780 km against 1100 km from the serial E4N2. At the same time, the handling and maneuverability of the E8N1 were rated as excellent. However, compared with the main competitor biplane Aichi E8A1 (AB-7) no special advantages were noted. Moreover, the technical Department of the aviation headquarters of the fleet Kaigun Koku Hombu was more inclined to the Aichi project, as it had a somewhat greater potential for development. But in the end, the role played by the possibility of rapid adjustment of production and lower price. Eventually Nakajima received an order for six more pre-production aircraft and was declared the winner by mid-1935. In October 1935, the scout E8N1 was adopted by the Japanese Navy as a "Reconnaissance seaplane fleet Type 95 model 1"