Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Northeastern Air Group)

	[Edit] Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Northeastern Air Group) No.554 九七式艦攻改(北東海軍航空隊)
	Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber Effects: +6 +5 +2 Combat Radius: 4 (Deployment Cost: 5) Scrap value: 2 3 4 (Unbuildable)
	Refittable Ship Types
Fast Battleship	Battleship
Aviation Battleship	Standard Aircraft Carrier
Armored Carrier	Light Carrier
Heavy Cruiser	Aviation Cruiser
Light Cruiser	Torpedo Cruiser
Training Cruiser	Destroyer
Coastal Defense Ship	Submarine
Aircraft Carrying Submarine	Seaplane Tender
Fleet Oiler	Submarine Tender
Repair Ship	Amphibious Assault Ship
	LBAS Plane

Introduction

デビュー当時の世界水準を遥かに上攻撃機の傑作機。
機動部隊初期の主力攻撃機として活躍した名機「九七艦攻」。
第一線機として旧式化したとはいえ、北海道や千島列島などの護りにつく、北東海軍航空隊の重要な防衛戦力です。
北海道方面及び千島列島方面の防衛作戦、さらに寒冷地装備&甲板要員が充実した母艦での集中運用で能力を発揮します。

A masterpiece attacker that far surpassed the world standards at the time of its debut.
The famous "Type 97 Carrier-based Attacker" served as the main attacker of the early Mobile Fleet.
Although they are outdated as front-line planes, they remain an important defensive force for the Northeast Naval Air Corps, guarding Hokkaido, the Kuril Islands, and other areas.
Their capabilities will be fully demonstrated in defense operations in the Hokkaido and Kuril Islands areas, as well as in concentrated operations on carriers equipped with Arctic Gear & Deck Personnel.

Mechanics

Torpedo Bombers/ are one of the main types of plane used by CV(B/L). Their main role is to do damage during the Airstrike, with their "Torpedo" stat being the most important factor in this regard. Torpedo Bombers are additionally needed for dealing damage during day Shelling, especially for Aircraft Carrier Cut-Ins (CVCI).

They can trigger Contact.
They are vulnerable to shoot down during most Aerial Combat phases.

Notes

Not to be confused with other aircraft of this family (see here).

How To Obtain

Ranking reward for:

Dec 2024: 1-5 (★+8), 6-21 (★+6), 21-100 (★+4), 101-500 (★+2)
Jan 2025: 1-5 (★+8), 6-20 (★+8), 21-100 (★+6), 101-500 (★+3)

Event reward for:

Spring 2025 Event E-2: Hard (★+8), Medium (★+4), Easy (★+5)

Updates History

2025-01-31: Implemented as ranking reward

Fit Bonuses

Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Northeastern Air Group) Equipment Bonuses
Ship	Extra Requirement					Note
All Ships	+ Arctic Gear & Deck Personnel	+3	+3	+2	+1

Houshou Kai Ni	(★0-1)	+3	+2	+2	+2
	(★2-3)	+4	+2	+2	+2
	(★4-5)	+4	+2	+3	+2
	(★6-7)	+4	+3	+3	+2
	(★8-9)	+5	+3	+3	+2
	(★MAX)	+5	+3	+4	+2
Houshou Kai	(★0-1)	+2	+2	+2	+2
	(★2-3)	+3	+2	+2	+2
	(★4-5)	+3	+2	+3	+2
	(★6-7)	+3	+3	+3	+2
	(★8-9)	+4	+3	+3	+2
	(★MAX)	+4	+3	+4	+2
Taiyou-class Houshou Base	(★0-1)	+1	+2	+1	+2
	(★2-3)	+2	+2	+1	+2
	(★4-5)	+2	+2	+2	+2
	(★6-7)	+2	+3	+2	+2
	(★8-9)	+3	+3	+2	+2
	(★MAX)	+3	+3	+3	+2
Zuihou Kai /Ni /B Ryuuhou Kai /Ni /E	(★0-1)	+2	+1	+1	+1
	(★2-3)	+3	+1	+1	+1
	(★4-5)	+3	+1	+2	+1
	(★6-7)	+3	+2	+2	+1
	(★8-9)	+4	+2	+2	+1
	(★MAX)	+4	+2	+3	+1
Other CVL	(★0-1)	+1	+1		+1
	(★2-3)	+2	+1		+1
	(★4-5)	+2	+1	+1	+1
	(★6-7)	+2	+2	+1	+1
	(★8-9)	+3	+2	+1	+1
	(★MAX)	+3	+2	+2	+1
All Other Ships	(★2-3)	+1
	(★4-5)	+1		+1
	(★6-7)	+1	+1	+1
	(★8-9)	+2	+1	+1
	(★MAX)	+2	+1	+2

Improvement


1★	2★	3★	4★	5★	6★	7★	8★	9★	Max★
0.2	0.4	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.2	1.4	1.6	1.8	2.0
0.2	0.4	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.2	1.4	1.6	1.8	2.0