Prototype Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Skilled) No. 3 Model E (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai)

[Edit] Prototype Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Skilled) No. 3 Model E (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai) No.345 九七式艦攻改(熟練) 試製三号戊型(空六号電探改装備機)
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber Effects: +9 +7 +2 +5 Combat Radius: 4 (Deployment Cost: 6) Scrap value: 2 4 5 (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

初期機動部隊の航空打撃力の中核となった名艦上攻撃機、通称「九七艦攻」。
旧式化した同機を強化改修、改良調整を施した機上電探空六号改及び夜間作戦装備を搭載したif改修夜間艦上攻撃機、試製三号艦攻戊型、通称「九七式艦攻改」です。
熟練搭乗員ペアが駆る国産夜攻隊で、暁の機動部隊に勝利を！

The "Type 97 Torpedo Bomber" was a renowned plane that formed the core of the attack wings of the early carrier task forces.
The Type 97 is an older plane model that has been upgraded and equipped with the Type 6 Airborne Radar and fitted out for night operations, with this what if night bomber remodel of the "Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai" being designated "Prototype No. 3 Model E".
Bring victory to the carrier task force with this domestic night bomber piloted by a skilled pair!

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.

Night Aircraft are planes that contribute to Carrier Night Air Attack damage.

• Only Night Fighters and Night Torpedo Bombers are capable of actually enabling the Carrier Night Attacks.

Is an ASW Aircraft.

Notes

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

How To Obtain

Upgradeable from: Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (Skilled)

Ranking reward for:

• May 2019: 1-5, 6-20, 21-100
• Aug 2019: 1-5, 6-20
• Nov 2019: 1-5, 6-20
• Feb 2020: 1-5, 6-20

Updates History

• 2019-06-28: Implemented as ranking reward

Fit Bonuses

Prototype Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai (Skilled) No. 3 Model E (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai) Equipment Bonuses
Ship	Extra Requirement									Note
Ryuuhou Kai Ni E	-	+5			+2				+3
Ryuuhou Kai	-	+5			+1				+2
Ryuuhou Kai Ni	-	+4			+2				+2
Zuihou Kai Ni /B	-	+3			+2				+2
Shouhou Kai	-	+3			+1				+1
Akagi Kai Ni E Kaga Kai Ni E	-	+3							+1

Trivia

The depicted plane is allegedly the B5N2-S variant (did not exist/enter service as is).

See Also

• Nakajima B5N