Yokosuka MXY9 explained

The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka (秋花, "Autumn flower")[1] was a projected development of the MXY8 training glider, adding a small motorjet engine, the Tsu-11. It was intended to provide further training for pilots who were to fly the Mitsubishi J8M and Ki-200 rocket-powered interceptor aircraft.[2]

None were built prior to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Minoru, Akimoto. 太平洋戦争 日本海軍機 航空ファンイラスレイテッド No.83. 1995. Bunrindo. 63.
  2. Book: Dyer, Edwin M.. Japanese Secret Projects. limited. 2009. Midland Publishing. Hinkley. 978-1857803-174. 77.