The second R2Y prototype was actually not earmarked for completion as the R2Y2. The R2Y2 had yet to progress beyond the design phase when the Japanese surrendered.
Barry, 07.06.2016 14:59
First flying on 8th May 1945, the first of two such aircraft was destroyed a few days later by an American air raid, whereupon all production was cancelled. There was talk of powering the second aircraft with Mitsubishi Ne-330 turbo jets but nothing came of it. The power plant was as noted was in fact two coupled Aichi Atsuta developing 1,700 h.p. each
Trevor Webb, e-mail, 09.02.2012 04:14
According to some sources the Me509 was built and shipped to Japan. The R2Y1 is an enlarged development of this. The Me509 was a development of the Me 309 with the engine and cockpit transposed. The was a second incomplete protype at the end of the war with two jet engines in mid fuslage and of course no prp which was designated R2Y2.
bombardier, e-mail, 30.11.2011 21:53
This aircraft is a modified version of the unbuilt Me-509 that had tricycle landing gear and mid mounted engine.
goutou, 21.06.2011 05:10
I Think it was a med/eng German design, wish Revell,would this kit!
y.k, 05.03.2011 19:12
It's a mid ship twin engine plane same as Heinkel He119
Klaatu83, e-mail, 04.03.2011 21:51
A Japanese Airacobra?
Mykola, 18.10.2010 15:10
An amazing plane!
Tyler, e-mail, 13.06.2010 19:28
how much is the kit?
Dave, e-mail, 15.03.2010 00:54
Finemolds, makes a 1/72nd scale kit,hard to find in the states!$$$,would be a cool build.I Think it was a med/eng German design, wish Revell,would this kit!
