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the '''Yokosuka Naval Technical Arsenal''' had many names, each depending on the period of its existence, and the circumstances at that time. Many of the names were [[acronyms]] that were derived from its military name or designation, which changed from time to time. The name Yokosuka prevailed however, even though it referred to the Arsenal's location.<ref name="Mikesh-262">Mikesh & Abe, p 262</ref> |
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The Dai-Ichi Kaigun Kōkū Gijitsushō ('''First Naval Air Technical Arsenal''') also known as "Kūgishō" (a contraction of "Kōkū Gijitsushō")<ref name="Francillon-446">Francillon, p 446</ref>, located in [[Yokosuka]], [[Japan]], was responsible for the design of several aircraft used by the [[Japanese Imperial Navy]] during [[World War II]]. |
The Dai-Ichi Kaigun Kōkū Gijitsushō ('''First Naval Air Technical Arsenal''') also known as "Kūgishō" (a contraction of "Kōkū Gijitsushō")<ref name="Francillon-446">Francillon, p 446</ref>, located in [[Yokosuka]], [[Japan]], was responsible for the design of several aircraft used by the [[Japanese Imperial Navy]] during [[World War II]]. |
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the Yokosuka Naval Technical Arsenal had many names, each depending on the period of its existence, and the circumstances at that time. Many of the names were acronyms that were derived from its military name or designation, which changed from time to time. The name Yokosuka prevailed however, even though it referred to the Arsenal's location.[1]
The Dai-Ichi Kaigun Kōkū Gijitsushō (First Naval Air Technical Arsenal) also known as "Kūgishō" (a contraction of "Kōkū Gijitsushō")[2], located in Yokosuka, Japan, was responsible for the design of several aircraft used by the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II.
The arsenal itself did not manufacture more than a few prototypes of the aircraft it designed, as its designs were mass produced by companies such as Aichi Kokuki, Watanabe Tekkōjo steel foundry, renamed in 1943 to Kyūshū Hikōki K.K. (九州飛行機, Kyūshū Aircraft Company Ltd) (Kyūshū Armaments), and the Hiro Naval Arsenal (Hiro Kaigun Kosho, which is often abbreviated as Hirosho).)[2] Aircraft designed by the arsenal are usually designated by the manufacturer's letter "Y" for "Yokosuka".
An example of the above is the Yokosuka D4Y1 Carrier Attack Bomber (Suisei (Comet) Model 11 which was mainly produced by Aichi. The D4Y1 and later models were produced by Dai-Juichi Kaigun Kokusho (11th Naval Arsenal) at Hiro.[2]
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Bibliography
- Francillon, R.J. Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War, Putnam, London 1970
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