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The Nakajima B6N Tenzan (allied code name "Jill") was the replacement torpedo bomber for the B5N "Kate". Due to design problems, it was introduced in August 1943 instead of 1941 as intended. The initial version (B6N1) was a dud, so, as usual, the B6N was improved with a more powerful engine resulting in the B6N2 shown here. This version outperformed the B5N in every way (speed, climb, range) and, like the B5N, it could even carry bombs instead of a torpedo. Thirty percent of the B6N2s were fitted with surface search radar for target detection. Nakajima produced a total of 1,268 B6Ns, but they didn't do well since the Allies had air superiority by the time it was introduced.

NAKAJIMA B6N2 Type 12 "Jill"

 

 

 Class: Torpedo Bomber

 Crew: 3

 Engine: Mitsubishi MK43 Kasei 25 14-cylinder, twin row radial (1,850 hp)

 Max Speed: 300 mph at 16,076 ft

 Climb Rate: 1,570 ft/min

 Service Ceiling: 29,660 ft

 Range: 943 miles

 Armament: 2 x .303 inch machine gun (rear-firing)
                      1 x 1,760 lb torpedo or 1,760 lb bombload

 

  Model Scale:  1:100



















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