planned artifacts and displays
Aerospace
Airplanes, helicopters, defense and space exploration
Mitsubishi MU-2
The Mitsubishi MU-2 is a Japanese high-wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft with a pressurized cabin, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries from 1963 to 1986. It is notable for its advanced design, including over-wing spoilers for roll control instead of conventional ailerons, which allows the use of full-span double-slotted flaps.
The MU-2 is one of the most commercially successful civil aircraft with Japanese roots, which makes its acquisition our top priority.
land
Automobiles and Railroads
Tokyu Car GCRTA Airpoter II EMU
The Tokyu GCRTA EMU (nicknamed Airporter II) is a Japanese built suburban EMU manufactured by Tokyu Car and in use with the Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (GCRTA). It was first delivered in 1984. It is one of the few rail cars built by Tokyu for use in the United States.
The Airpoter II is planned to retire in 2027, and JATHO is making plans to acquire it as our first major artifact.
maritime
Civil and military ships
NZK PRB-300 Engine Telegraph Transmitter
JATHO has successfully acquired an Engine Telegraph Transmitter manufactured by NZK (Nippon Zosen Kikai). This will be one of our first maritime related artifacts on display.
Please be mindful that this list is subject to change.