Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane

Introduction

「零水偵」とも呼ばれる標準的な水上偵察機です。
戦艦や巡洋艦、水上機母艦などに搭載され、索敵任務担当として 艦隊の「目」の役目を務めます。
海戦は索敵が大事！
ぜひ、主力艦艇に搭載して、運用してくださいね。

The standard naval reconnaissance aircraft, also known as the "Reimitei".
Carried by battleships, cruisers and seaplane tenders, it served as the "Eye" of the fleet, operating recon missions.
Scouting is important!
Please operate it on your flagships!

The E13A Type Zero Reconnaissance Seaplanes were designed in 1937, though they did not enter production until 1940. However, they were the standard seaplanes of the Japanese Navy by the opening of the Pacific War in 1941. They operated as spotters from cruisers, reconnaissance aircraft from carriers and land bases, and personnel transports. At times, they also performed coastal patrol and search and rescue duties. These aircraft were designed by Aichi Kokuki KK, but the majority of the 1,418 E13A aircraft built were built by Kyushu Hikoki KK (1,237 units). At the very end of the war, some of these aircraft were used in special attack (Kamikaze) missions.

Notes

Buildable. Not to be confused with Type 0 Observation Seaplane.

See Also

Aichi E13A