The Yokosuka MXY9 Shuka (秋火, "Autumn fire") was a projected development of the MXY8 training glider, adding a small thermojet-style jet engine, the Tsu-11. It was intended to provide further training for pilots who were to fly the Mitsubishi J8M rocket-powered interceptor aircraft.

None were built prior to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Specifications (MXY9, as designed)

General Characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Length: 6.05 m (19 ft 10 in)
• Wingspan: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
• Height: 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 17.7 m² (190 ft²)
• Empty: kg ( lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum takeoff: kg ( lb)
• Powerplant: 1x Tsu-11, 1.7 kN (396 lbf) thrust

Performance

• Maximum speed: km/h ( mph)
• Range: km ( miles)
• Service ceiling: m ( ft)
• Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
• Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Thrust-to-weight:

Related content

Related development: Mitsubishi J8M - Yokosuka MXY8

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: MXY6 - MXY7 - MXY8 - MXY9