The students of Nihon University, under the leadership of Dr Hidemasa Kimura, have designed and built two light aircraft. The first was the Okamura N-52 low-wing monoplane, which flew on April 7, 1953.
Designed by Professor H. Kimura, the N-52 was powered by a 65 hp Continental C65. The N-52 is of mixed construction with fabric covering.
Engine: 65 hp Continental C65
Wingspan: 28 ft 2.5 in
Wing area: 129 sq.ft
Length: 19 ft 8 in
Height: 8 ft 6 in
Empty weight: 660 lb
Loaded weight: 1100 lb
Max speed: 108 mph at SL
Cruise: 101 mph
ROC: 550 fpm
Range: 305 mi
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