Mitsubishi F1M2Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This Mitsubishi F1M2 "Pete" represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a World War II-era Japanese seaplane, a type so scarce it was long considered extinct. The aircraft has been carefully preserved in secure, dry storage for the past 10-20 years, with the current owner adding period-correct instrumentation including a compass, gun-sight, and authentic radio equipment to properly outfit one of the instrument panels.

As a two-crew naval reconnaissance floatplane, the F1M2 features a 14-cylinder Mitsubishi MK2C Zuisei 13 radial engine producing 875 hp, driving a three-bladed variable-pitch propeller. Performance specifications include a maximum speed of 230 mph at altitude, a 460-mile range, and a service ceiling over 30,000 feet. The aircraft's original armament configuration included two forward-firing 7.7mm machine guns and one flexible rear gun, with provisions for two 60kg bombs or a single 250kg bomb for special missions. With dimensions spanning a 36-foot wingspan and 31-foot length, this historic warbird represents a singular chance to own a meticulously preserved piece of aviation history.