Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Mitsubishi 3MT5
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The modifications included replacing the single fin and rudder with a twin-tail design to improve stability. A particularly harrowing incident occurred during a test flight in March 1934 when the ailerons tore off one of the prototypes mid-flight. Aviation technology was advancing rapidly, and newer designs were already on the horizon.
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