''It has been completely redesigned from the biplane Type 96 Carrier Attacker and resulted in a modern monoplane carrier-based bomber.<br>Called the "Type 99 Dive Bomber" and alongside the "Type 97 Torpedo Bomber", it formed the core of the initial task force's strength.<br>As it was a low-speed, fixed-gear aircraft, it was replaced by the more advanced high-speed "Comet" naval bomber.