| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 1001 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Salmson 2A2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Salmson 2A2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Army Otsu-1 (replica) |
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| Operator Titles: | Japan - Army |
| Local Operator Name: | 陸上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Kakamigahara / Aerospace Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Collection: | Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2019 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 877042 |
| Photo Comment |
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Replica on display at Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum. This was a licence-built version of the Salmson 2A.2 that became the Army Type Otsu 1, Japan's first military aircraft used in the reconnaissance role. It first flew in 1922 from the village of Sohara, which later merged to form Kakamigahara. Kawasaki built around 300 of this type till 1927. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 December 2025, and has since been viewed 42 times. |