![]() ![]() D3A.(VAL)Aichi Type99 Carrier-born DiveBomber |
This is a famous airplane with The pearl harbor attack. D3A. (Val)'' Kyuukyuu-shiki kanjoh bakugekiki "took an active part from 1939 battle of china to an end of The Pacific War. It was used to ground attack in China. After that,wonderful activities over hit rate 80% was done until early Pacific War.This achievement was established by expert IJN Pilots. However, Many in them were lost with battle of midway. Gradually, damage increased because a low speed and an influence of US forces became powerful in 1943. When (Val) old fashioned it was replaced to a new-DiveBomber "Suisei". (Val) was used for nighttime and communication after 1944. And it was used to "Kamikaze"attack late of the war.Design and manufacturing by "Aichi"aircraft. Under license production "Shohwa"aircraft.
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Data | D3A1 model_11 |
D3A2 model_22 |
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Official adoption | 11/1939 | 1/1943 |
Wingspan(m) | 14.360 | 14.360 |
Length(m) | 10.185 | 10.231 |
Hight(m) | 3.085 | " |
Wing area(m^2) | 34.90 | " |
Weight(kg) Empty Max |
2,390 3,650 | 2,570 3,800 |
Engine Power(hp) |
"Kinsei"-44 1,080 |
"Kinsei"-54 1,300 |
Speed(kt)
Maximum(Kt:m) Cruising(kt) Landing(kt) |
206:2,320 155 66 |
231:5,650 150 70 |
ClimbTime(min-sec:m) | 6-27:3,000 | 5-48:3,000 |
Range(km) | 1,470 | 1,050 |
Practical use Ceiling(m) | 8,070 | 10,500 |
Armaments(mm)x(number)
Bomb(kg)x(number) |
7.7x2,7.7x1
250x1 or 30/60x2 |
"
250x1+60x2 |
Models | "Aichi"Aircraft | "Shohwa"Aircraft |
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D3A1:model11 | 476 | 0 |
D3A2:model22 | 816 | 220 |
Only one wing type | ![]() |