The Hiro Naval Arsenal (Hiro Kaigun Kōshō or Dai-Jūichi Kaigun Kōkū-shō (11th Naval Arsenal), often abbreviated as Hiroshō) at Kure (呉), Hiroshima prefecture, was a production facility for seaplanes, flying boats, and aero engines for the Imperial Japanese Navy before and during World War II. It was largely destroyed in a raid by B-29 Superfortresses on 5 May 1945.
Aircraft
Designed and produced:
Hiro G2H - long-range bomber Hiro H1H - biplane flying boat developed from the Felixstowe F.5 Hiro H2H - biplane flying boat developed from the Supermarine Southampton II Hiro H4H - flying boat
Prototypes and experimental aircraft:
Hiro R-3 - flying boat, 1 example built Hiro H3H1 - flying boat, 1 example built Hiro H10H - project only, never completed
Aircraft designed by other manufacturers produced at Hiro:
Yokosuka B3Y Nakajima B5N "Kate" Aichi E13A "Jake" Yokosuka D4Y "Judy"
Engines
Hiro Type 14 Hiro Type 61 Hiro Type 91 Hiro Type 94
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