Nakajima B3N
Nakajima · Japan · first flew 1933 · bomber
The Nakajima B3N was a prototype Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber of the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane with a crew of three
- Carried an 800 kg torpedo
- Nakajima Hikari 2 engine
It could carry one 800 kg torpedo, one 800 kg bomb or two 250 kg bombs, and had a flexibly mounted 7.7 mm machine gun.
Specifications
- The Nakajima B3N has a length of 10 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was a single-engine biplane with a crew of three: pilot, navigator/bomb aimer and gunner. It first flew in 1933.
Variants
Nakajima built two prototypes in 1933, internally designated Y3B, with the short designation B3N1.
Where you'll see it
It was unsuccessful and remained a prototype.
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