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大日本帝國陸軍航空部隊 & 海軍航空隊 – The Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Air Services

大日本帝國陸軍航空部隊 & 海軍航空隊

The Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Air Services

Aichi D1-A 'Susie'

Dive Bomber

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The Aichi D1A “Susie” was a Japanese biplane dive bomber used during the early stages of World War II. Entering service in the late 1930s, it saw action in the Second Sino-Japanese War and Pacific Theater, including the attack on Pearl Harbor before being phased out of service at the start of the Pacific war.

Aichi D3A1 'Val'

Dive Bomber

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The Aichi D3A1 “Val” was a carrier-based dive bomber widely used during World War II. Known for its effectiveness in precision bombing, it played a pivotal role in the early battles, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Its robust design and agility made it a formidable weapon until replaced by newer models.

Kawasaki Ki-32 'Mary'

Reconnaissance/ Light Bomber

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The Kawasaki Ki-32 “Mary” was a Japanese light bomber used during the Second Sino-Japanese War and early World War II. It featured a low-wing monoplane design and was known for its speed and maneuverability, though it was eventually outclassed by more advanced aircraft as the war progressed.

Mitsubishi A5M 'Claude'

Fighter

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The Mitsubishi A5M “Claude” was a Japanese carrier-based fighter aircraft, first introduced in the late 1930s. Known for its agility and speed, it was the Imperial Navy’s primary carrier fighter before being replaced by the A6M Zero. It saw action during the Second Sino-Japanese War and early Pacific battles.

Mitsubishi A6M-2 'Zero'

Fighter

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The Mitsubishi A6M-2 “Zero” was a highly maneuverable and long-range Japanese carrier-based fighter. Introduced in 1940, it dominated early Pacific battles with its speed and agility. Its lightweight design made it formidable, though it was eventually outclassed as the war progressed.

Mitsubishi A6M-3 'Zero'

Fighter

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The Mitsubishi A6M-3 “Zero” was an upgraded version of the A6M-2, featuring a shorter wingspan for improved maneuverability and carrier operations. Introduced in 1942, it saw much action, but its performance was hindered by reduced range and stability compared to earlier models.

Mitsubishi A6M-5 'Zero'

Fighter

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The A6M-5 was an improved version of the iconic A6M fighter, introduced in 1943. Despite a more powerful engine, strengthened airframe, and revised wing design, enhancing performance it struggled against increasingly advanced Allied aircraft in the later stages of World War II.

Mitsubishi G3M Rikko 'Nell'

Medium Bomber

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The Mitsubishi G3M “Rikko” (Allied reporting name: “Nell”) was a Japanese twin-engine bomber used during the early years of World War II. Known for its long range and payload capacity, it was effective in naval strikes and attacks on Allied bases, though it became vulnerable as newer aircraft emerged.

Mitsubishi G4M1 Hamaki 'Betty'

Medium Bomber

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The Mitsubishi G4M1 “Hamaki” (Allied reporting name: “Betty”) was a Japanese twin-engine, long-range bomber used during World War II. Known for its speed and range, it was effective in maritime strikes but highly vulnerable due to its lack of defensive armor, leading to heavy losses in combat.

Mitsubishi G4M2 'Betty'

Medium Bomber

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The Mitsubishi G4M2 “Betty” was an improved version of the G4M1, featuring enhanced engines and a slightly stronger airframe. Used primarily for long-range bombing missions, it remained effective in maritime strikes during World War II but continued to suffer heavy losses due to its lack of defences.

Mitsubishi Ki-21 'Sally'

Medium Bomber

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The Mitsubishi Ki-21 “Sally” was a Japanese twin-engine bomber introduced in the late 1930s. Known for its speed and bomb-carrying capacity, it played a key role in early Pacific and Chinese campaigns. However, it became increasingly vulnerable to more advanced Allied fighters as the war progressed.

Mitsubishi Ki-30 'Ann'

Light Bomber

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The  Mitsubishi Ki-30 “Ann” was a Japanese light bomber introduced in the late 1930s. Designed for ground attack and close support missions, it was fast and relatively maneuverable. Though effective in early campaigns, it was quickly surpassed by more advanced aircraft during World War II.

Nakajima B5N2 'Kate'

Torpedo Bomber

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The Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” was a Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber, renowned for its accuracy and range during World War II. It played a crucial role in early naval battles, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Over time, it was outclassed by newer Allied aircraft, leading to its eventual replacement.

Nakajima Ki-27 'Nate'

Fighter

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The Nakajima Ki-27 “Nate” was a Japanese monoplane fighter introduced in the late 1930s. Known for its lightweight design and excellent maneuverability, it played a significant role in the early stages of the Pacific War and the Second Sino-Japanese War, achieving numerous successes in combat.

Nakajima Ki-34 'Thora'

Reconnaissance Transport

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The Nakajima Ki-34 “Thora” was a Japanese twin-engine transport aircraft used during the 1930s and early World War II. Primarily employed for troop transport, it also served in reconnaissance and cargo roles. It was versatile but gradually replaced by more advanced aircraft as the war progressed.

Yokosuka B4Y-1 'Jean'

Light Bomber

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The Yokosuka B4Y-1 “Jean” was a Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber that saw brief service during the early years of World War II. Introduced in 1937, it was quickly overshadowed by more advanced aircraft, with its service life largely limited to the early Pacific campaigns before being replaced.