Fuji LM-1

Fuji LM-1 Hi I'm Su! A one of a kind warbird out of 3 known to be flying in the world today! I love to fly and show how much fun general aviation can be!
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Keep an eye out for me at airshows, fly-ins and in the skies! Development
The Fuji LM-1 is a unique, post-WW2 aircraft that was built for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The U.S helped in getting Japan get back on their feet after the war, so Beechcraft Corp. licensed Fuji Heavy Industries (parent corp. of Subaru) to build 27 Nikkos. Operational History and Design
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us roles being used primarily as a liaison aircraft as well as for training, aerial photography, reconnaissance, communications, and hauling cargo. The Fuji's design was based from the T-34-A Mentor with a few differences tailored to fit the aircraft's many roles like installing 4 seats, a yoke, door,
extra jump seat, removable cabin top, adding multiple radios, as well as a small camera door on bottom. Girl named SU
N8020K is one of just three Fuji LM-1's known to be flying! Based at New London Airport in central Virginia, this Nikko was restored in 2007 after being grounded in Georgetown, DE since it's service in Japan 30 years prior. Our Fuji, called SU, is a local treasure and icon as she serves an integral role in the endeavor to spread the joys of General Aviation. Specs:
General
Registration: N8020K
Year Built: 1955
LM-1's Registered: 7
LM-1's build: 27
Number Flying: 3
Nickname: Nikko

Aircraft
Engine: 6 cylinder Continental O-470
HP: 225hp
Gross Weight: 3,530 lbs
Useful Load: 1,319 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 60 lbs
Fuel Burn: 12 gallons per hour

Performance
Max Cruise: 160mph (140kts)
Max Speed: 185mph (160kts)
Rate of Climb: 1000fpm
Service Ceiling: 16,000ft. Max Range: 725 nm (5 hrs.) G tolerance: +6 -4

Crew
Phil Mclanahan
Olivia Fuller

Variants:
LM-2, RTAF-2, fuji km-2, and t-7

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Development The Fuji LM-1 is a unique, post-WW2 aircraft that was built for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The U.S helped Japan get back on their feet after the war through Beechcraft Corp. licensing Fuji Heavy Industries (parent corp. of Subaru) to build 27 LM-1’s. Operational History and Design The Fuji had numerous roles: liaison, trainer, aerial photography, reconnaissance, communications, and cargo. The Fuji's design was based from the T-34-A Mentor with a few differences tailored to fit the aircraft's many roles like installing 4 seats, a yoke, door, extra jump seat, removable cabin top, adding multiple radios, as well as a small camera door on bottom. Girl named SU N8020K is one of just three Fuji LM-1's known to be flying! Based at Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, VA, this Nikko was restored in 2007 after being grounded in Georgetown, DE since its service in Japan 30 years prior. Our Fuji, called SU, is a local treasure and icon as she serves an integral role in the endeavor to spread the joys of General Aviation. Specs General Registration: N8020K Year Built: 1955 LM-1's Registered: 7 LM-1's build: 27 Number Flying: 3 Nickname: Nikko Aircraft Engine: 6 cylinder Continental O-470 HP: 225hp Gross Weight: 3,530 lbs Useful Load: 1,319 lbs Fuel Capacity: 60 lbs Fuel Burn: 12 gallons per hour @145kts Performance Max Cruise: 160mph (140kts) Max Speed: 185mph (160kts) Rate of Climb: 1000fpm Service Ceiling: 16,000ft. Max Range: 725 nm (5 hrs.) G tolerance: +6 -4 Crew Phil Mclanahan Olivia Fuller Variants LM-2, RTAF-2, fuji km-2, and t-7