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J2M “Jack” Rai-den, IJN interceptor
The large engine and the new propeller were incompatible, causing serious vibration, and the eradication of this problem took an enormous amount of time, resulting in a significant delay in its adoption...
K11W “Shira-Giku” IJN Work practice plane
Aircraft used for practicing navigation, communications, and horizontal bombing sighting.
It was also used as a light liaison aircraft because of its low speed, low malfunction rate, and versatility....
G4M “Betty” Itishiki-Rikujyo-Kogekiki, IJN bomber
It was highly versatile, capable of carrying all the bombs operated by the Navy at the time. However, the selection of the defensive machine gun and its inadequate bulletproofing resulted in numerous casualties...
N1K1-J “George” Shi-den, IJN interceptor
A seaplane fighter reworked into a land-based aircraft. Although there were several major structural problems, the adoption was pushed through because of the need for a sturdy fighter...
C6N “Myrt” Sai-un, IJN Carrier Scout
The fuselage was made as thin as possible in order to increase speed.
It was the last reconnaissance aircraft employed by the Imperial Japanese Navy....
Ki-48“Lily” IJA Light Bbomber
It carried a small amount of bombs and was slow, but it had a very high operating rate and was light and maneuverable. It was also capable of dive bombing. It continued to be used until the end of the war...
Luftwaffe
Focke-Wulf Fw190 Würger
Only one aircraft was imported to Japan by submarine in 1943.
Its flight performance was not appreciated except for a few, but its streamlined fuselage structure was highly praised...
D4Y Sui-sei “Judy” IJN carrier bomber
The right to manufacture water-cooled engines was purchased from Germany and the aircraft was produced, but it was too difficult to manufacture and operate water-cooled engines in Japan at that time, and the operating rate was very low...
E16A Zui-un “Paul” IJN waterborne reconnaissance plane
A high-performance seaplane that can also bomb.
However, it took a long time to develop. Debut in actual combat was delayed.
Ki-67“Peggy” Hi-ryu IJA Bomber.
It was the completion of the Japanese twin-engine bomber, which was sent out by Mitsubishi.
However, its actual combat debut came late, in 1944.