Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka II (BAPC 58)
Ohka means Cherry Blossom. This was a Japanese suicide flying bomb dropped from a bomber approx 20 miles from its intended target n.o. 15-1585
1963 - noted at the Science Museum
1982 - moved to the Science Museum's reserve store at Hayes
06/1982 - moved to FAAM and put on display
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Role - Single seat suicide flying bomb
Manufacturers - Yokosuka
Power Plant - Three Type 4 Mk1 model 20 solid propellant rockets
Wingspan - 16ft 9ins
Length - 19ft 11ins
Height - 3ft 10ins (no undercarriage)
Weight - 4,178lbs
Max Speed - 350kts
Duration - 20 miles, about 8 to 10 seconds endurance
Armament - Warhead of 2,646lbs