Mitsubishi was the first and largest series producer of Japanese engines during World War II, with a 1937 Pratt & Whitney arrangement possibly contributing to this success. Its Kinsei (Golden Star) engine saw service throughout the war, beginning at 544 kW (730 hp) and producing as much as 1,163 kW (1,560 hp) at war’s end.

This engine is of the type that powered World War II Japanese reconnaissance, fighter, bomber, and assault aircraft with Allied Code Names Dinah, Nick, Judy, Tony, Randy, Edna, and Zeke 54 and 64. It was a geared, supercharged, and fuel injected engine with water-methanol injection optional. Between 1940 and 1945, a total of 3,725 Ha 33 Model 62 engines were built.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date Circa World War II Country of Origin Japan Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Mitsubishi Jukogyo K. K.
 Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, 14 cylinders, 2 rows, radial, air-cooled, turbosupercharged, fuel injected Power rating: 1,119 kW (1,500 hp) at 2,600 rpm Displacement: 32.5 L (1,980 cu in.) Bore and Stroke: 140 mm (5.5 in.) x 150 mm (5.9 in.) Weight: 675 kg (1,488 lb) Dimensions 3-D: 158.7 × 127 × 132.1cm, 675kg (5 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 4 ft. 2 in. × 4 ft. 4 in., 1488lb.)
 Materials HAZ MAT Cadmium
Aluminum Alloy
Steel
Paint
Plastic
Rubber
Adhesive Tape
 Inventory Number A19710883000 Credit Line Transferred from the U.S. Navy Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
For more information, visit the Smithsonians Terms of Use.