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The Type 99 was introduced as a modern monoplane replacement for the Type 96 biplane.<br>

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 in the early days of the carrier task forces.<br>

Although it was a slow aircraft with fixed landing gear, it formed the core of the attack squadrons along with the Type 97 in the early days of the carrier task forces.<br>

In its upgrade to the Model 22 in the latter stages of the war, it's engine was replaced to improve speed.<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.

It is undeniably obsolete, but this elite Type 99 squadron is crewed by skilled pilots.