Yokosuka K5Y
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Due to its bright orange paint scheme (applied to all Japanese military trainers for visibility), it earned the nickname "aka-tombo", or "red dragonfly", after a type of insect common throughout Japan. The aircraft was based on the Yokosuka Type 91 Trainer, but stability problems led to a redesign by Kawanishi in 1933. It entered service in 1934, and remained in use throughout the war. A floatplane type (K5Y-2) was also produced. After the initial 60 examples by Kawanishi, manufacture was continued by Kyushu Hikoki, Nihon Hikoki, Hitachi, and Fuji, for a total of 5,500.
Specifications (K5Y1)
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