Events tagged with "YS-11"

Historical Events tagged with "YS-11"

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Transportation & Infrastructure

First Commercial Aircraft Test in Japan Post-WWII

August 30th, 1962 62 years ago

Japan conducted its first aircraft test since World War II with the NAMC YS-11, a twin-engine turboprop airliner. Designed to boost the country’s aviation industry, the YS-11 aimed to cater to domestic and international markets. The aircraft was officially introduced by NAMC (Nippon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation) and featured several innovative designs for its time. The successful test flight marked a significant milestone for Japan as it showcased its capabilities in civil aviation that had been dormant during the war years.