Type 99 Dive Bomber

Introduction

複葉の九六艦爆から一新、単葉の近代的な艦上爆撃機として登場しました。
「九九艦爆」と呼ばれ、「九七艦攻」と共に初期の機動部隊の攻撃隊戦力の中核を担います。
固定脚の低速機であるため、より高性能な高速艦爆「彗星」にその座を譲っていきました。

This carrier-based dive bomber is known by the codename 'Val' to the Allies, while the Japanese Navy terms it the 'Navy Type 99 Carrier Bomber Model 11'. In service since 1939, it is easily recognizable through its fixed landing gear. It is a highly maneuverable and stable airplane; indeed, it is so agile that it can serve as a dog-fighter if needs be. It is very popular with the pilots of the Kido Butai, and in training they have achieved dive-bombing accuracy statistics exceeding 80%.

Notes

• Also known as D3A1

See Also

Aichi D3A