Ryuusei (601 Air Group)

	[Edit] Ryuusei (601 Air Group) Shooting Star (601 Air Group) No.113 流星(六〇一空)
	Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber Effects: +13 +5 +1 +3 Combat Radius: 6 (Deployment Cost: 7) Scrap value: 2 5 10 (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

艦攻と艦爆を統合した先進的な"急降下爆撃可能な雷撃機"、それが「流星」です。
発動機不調と重量過大に悩みながらも、開発に成功。高い性能を誇る最新鋭の艦上攻撃機です。
錬成を重ねた六〇一空が機種転換し、本機を装備します。
整備の行き届いた流星を定数装備した、新生艦攻隊の主力です。

The "Ryuusei" is an advanced carrier-borne attack bomber for its capability of dive-bombing and torpedo-bombing.
Despite problems with its engine and weight, it was finally completed, boasting as a high-performance, cutting-edge, carrier-borne attack aircraft.
The 601 Air Group in training transitioned into this type of aircraft.
Well-maintained, this aircraft became the mainstay of the carrier attack group.

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

Stock equipment of: Katsuragi Kai

Event reward for:

Winter 2015 Event E-2: Hard, Medium
Spring 2015 Event E-3: Hard

Ranking reward for:

Oct 2014: 1-5
Nov 2014: 1-5, 6-20
Dec 2014: 1-5, 6-20, 21-100, 101-500

Updates History

2014-11-18: Implemented as ranking reward