NAMC YS-11
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Manufacturer | NAMC |
| First flight | 30 August 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 182 units |
| Average unit price | $2.3 million |
Technical specifications
| Version: YS-11A-200 | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 2,110 km (1,311 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h (292 mph) |
| Wing area | 94.8 m² (1020.7 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 32 m (105.0 ft) |
| Height | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) |
| Length | 26.3 m (86.3 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 6,980 m (22,900 ft) |
| Empty weight | 14,600 kg (32,187 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg (51,809 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 6.2 m/s (20.3 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 x turboprops Rolls-Royce Dart Mk.542-10K delivering 2259 kW each |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Japan | 3 | |
All operators
Description
The Nihon YS-11, a military aircraft developed and manufactured by Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation, served primarily as a turboprop regional transport aircraft. Its design was based on the British Aircraft Corporation's (BAC) BAC 1-11 twinjet airliner. The Nihon YS-11 was primarily intended for military transport missions, capable of accommodating a medium-sized load. Its operational deployment, found predominantly in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), assisted in various military activities, including transportation of personnel, cargo, and medical evacuation. With a focus on reliability and functionality, the Nihon YS-11 played a significant role as a military transport aircraft, ensuring smooth operations within the JASDF.