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The Nakajima B5N "Kate"

Data

Nakajima B5N "Kate"
Origin: Nakajima Nikoki KK

Type: (B5N1) Three seat carrier based bomber (B5N2) Three seat carrier based torpedo bomber

Dimensions: Span 50' 11" - Length 33' 10" - Height 12' 2"

Weight: (B5N1) 4,645 lb empty, 8,047 lb loaded - (B5N2) 5,024 lb empty, 8,378 lb loaded (normal), 9,039 lb loaded (maximum).

Engine: (B5N1) One 770 hp Nakajima Hikari 3 9-Cylinder radial (B5N1 Model 12 ) 970 hp or 985 hp Sakae 11 14-Cylinder 2-row radial.

Performance: Maximum speed (B5N1) 217 mph - (B5N2) 235 mph

Initial climb: 1,378 feet per minute

Service ceiling: Approx 25,000 feet

Range: (B5N1) 683 miles (B6N2 with normal load) 609 miles.

Armament: (B5N1) One x 7.7 mm machine gun, in rear cockpit

Underwing racks for 2 x 250 kg bombs or 6 x 60 kg bombs

(B5N2) Twin 7.7 mm machine guns, in rear cockpit

Two x 7.7 mm machine guns, fixed, above forward fuselage

Fuselage centreline rack for one 800 kg (18-inch) torpedo or 3 x 250 kg bombs.


being able to torpedo or protect from torpedo attacks are going to be great!