Thus, the example Aichi given above became simply VAL in the Pacific code name system. As we learned more about the various models of each type, the Japanese model number was often attached to the code name, as in ZEKE 32 for the A6M3 Type 0 Carrier Fighter Model 32 "Zero". Obviously...
Japanese aircraft were at least the equals of anything then flying in the West, and in some cases (as with the legendary Zero fighter) were substantially better. Japanese aircrews were superbly trained and had been battle tested in the conflict in China during the late 1930's. When war ...
whatever aircraft performance is given its only a theoretical calculation based on data intelligence gathered. Sometimes its accurate, but for the most part its not precise and
1942: IMPERIAL-JAPANESE NAVY: VS Japanese Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero', 'Zeke' fighter airplane taking off from aircraft carrier (Pacific Ocean). LA WS TRACKING Formation of fighter aircrafts flying over carrier. WWII, Pacific Front, Dutch Harbor 00:17 1942: IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY: VS Japanese Navy ...
Zero Fighter Tomcat Model 【Scale】 1/72 【Material】Alloy+Plastic Please note that this is a professional model and cannot be played by children. Due to the small scale and complex production process, the price is high, and it is only suitable for professional collectors. This is a new ba...
Japanese war history books, aircraft, warships, tanks, rolling stocks, photos, illustrations and scale drawings with modeler's point of view.
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of aircraft that were used by Japan, many believed that the B4Y "Jean" Torpedo bomber,D1A "Susie" Dive bomber and the A5M "Claude"fighter, were first-line equipment as late as 1941. Intelligence even believed Japanese pilots were second-class to Western pilots and training. h the U.S....
A 400 hp Mitsubishi diesel engine powers full tracks, and armament is a single 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun. The Type 73 was intended to tow weapons such as the 155 mm Long Tom gun and the M115 203 mm howitzer. It can also be fitted with a dozer blade, or alternatively, the ...
Type 97, field stripped. Top to Bottom, left to right: Lower with adjustable legs; barrel assembly; backplate with recoil springs and guide rods; recuperator assembly; bolt carrier with bolt; receiver; charging handle; armor shield; pair of seven round magazines. ...