''The Type 99 was introduced as a modern monoplane replacement for the "Type 96 Biplane".<br>Although it was a slow aircraft with fixed landing gear, it formed the core of the attack squadrons along with the "Type 97 Torpedo Bomber" in the early days of the carrier task forces.<br>In its upgrade to the model 22 in the latter stages of the war, its engine was replaced to improve speed.<br>It is undeniably obsolete, but this elite Type 99 squadron is crewed by skilled pilots.