''A squadron of Type 2 Seaplane Fighters operated by a skilled crewman. Intended as a holdover until the introduction of the new fighter "Kyoufuu", these are Type 0 Fighters hurriedly converted to and deployed as seaplane fighters, and called the Type 2 Hydro Fighter. Although it was not originally designed with floats for shipboard operations, these aircraft have reinforced and improved seaplane floats.