''The Type-99 dive bomber formed the backbone of strike groups of the Carrier Task Force at the beginning of hostilities. Despite being of old design with a slow speed and fixed landing gear, it was highly reliable, especially when used by the veteran Egusa Squadron renowned for its impressive dive bombing accuracy. | ''The Type-99 dive bomber formed the backbone of strike groups of the Carrier Task Force at the beginning of hostilities. Despite being of old design with a slow speed and fixed landing gear, it was highly reliable, especially when used by the veteran Egusa Squadron renowned for its impressive dive bombing accuracy. |