The Type 99 was introduced as a modern monoplane replacement for the Type 96 biplane.<br>
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''The Type 99 was introduced as a modern monoplane replacement for the Type 96 biplane.''<br>
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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>
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''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>
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In its upgrade to the Model 22 in the latter stages of the war, its engine was replaced to improve speed.<br>
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''In its upgrade to the Model 22 in the latter stages of the war, its engine was replaced to improve speed.''<br>
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It is undeniably obsolete, but this elite Type 99 squadron is crewed by skilled pilots.
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''It is undeniably obsolete, but this elite Type 99 squadron is crewed by skilled pilots.''