Hiro Naval Arsenal


The Hiro Naval Arsenal at Kure, 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:
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:

Engines