The Tachikawa R-53 is a revised version of the R-52, differing primarily in having a 155 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major engine.
Essentially a parasol wing two-seat primary trainer, the R-53 is of mixed construction with a welded steel-tube fuselage and a wood and duralumin wing, all fabric covered.
Engine: 155 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major
Wingspan: 35 ft
Length: 24 ft 9 in
Height: 8 ft 2 in
Empty weight: 1470 lb
Loaded weight: 2090 lb
Max speed: 129 mph
Cruise: 93 mph
Range: 465 mi
Service ceiling: 14,270 ft
All Aero 