Mitsubishi K3M « Pine » trainer

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A little-known Japanese aircraft is the Mitsubishi K3M trainer (Allied codename: « Pine »).

It came in three variants, designated K3M1, K3M2 and K3M3 (tail redesign, more powerful engine and wider cowling). Here is a set of images:

 

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The K3M was also dubbed the "Ki-7 Special" since it was a version of the same aircraft.

Here is a three-view of the Ki-7 for comparison.

 

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From Peter M. Bowers's and Paul R. Matt's Aircraft Photo Album Vol. 1:

A Mitsubishi SJ "Pine" utility plane displaying two form of the surrender markings on standard camouflage — white square on the fuselage and a circle on the wings. These planes were originally painted overall yellow-orange, but those sent to the war zones were overpainted with dark green tops and sides and a light greenish blue on undersurfaces.