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SHINMAYWA INDUSTRIES LTD. |
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| JAPAN |
ShinMaywa became the title of the Kawanishi company
after reestablishment in October 1949 as overhaul center
for Japanese and U.S. aircraft. Also made components for
other constructors, developed reengined de Havilland
Heron, but after contract in January 1966 directed attention
especially to new marine aircraft. Rebuilt a Grumman
Albatross as a dynamically similar flying model for projected
very large STOL ASW flying-boat for Japanese Maritime
Self Defense Force. The latter type developed as
four-turboprop PS-1, but later also as U.S.-1 amphibious
search-and-rescueaircraft. PS-1 flew October 1967; U.S.-
1 October 1974. First prototype PS-1 converted later as
waterbombing test vehicle. Basic type remarkable for low
take-off and landing speeds, achieved by boundary-layer
control system and large flaps for slipstream deflection.
Company also carries out major subcontract work for
advanced
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