Aichi D3A

Carrier-based Dive Bomber

Photo ©: Gary Chambers (Photos at airliners.net)

The Aichi D3A is a single-engine two-seat carrier-based dive bomber produced by the Japanese manufacturer Aichi Kokuki KK. The Aichi D3A was exclusively operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII.

Crew

Propulsion	1 Radial Engine
Engine Model	Mitsubishi Kinsei 44
Engine Power	788 kW	1057 hp

Speed	385 km/h	208 kts 239 mph
Service Ceiling	9.300 m	30.512 ft
Range	1.470 km	794 NM 914 mi.

Empty Weight	2.408 kg	5.309 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight	3.650 kg	8.047 lbs

Wing Span	14,37 m	47 ft 2 in
Wing Area	34,9 m²	376 ft²
Length	10,20 m	33 ft 6 in
Height	3,85 m	12 ft 8 in

First Flight	12/1937
Production Status	out of production
Total Production	>1500

Data for (Version)

Aichi D3A1

[Photo-ID: 11354] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-04
	Vultee BT-13 / Aichi D3A Replica Reg.: N54865 c/n: 74-1524 used in the movie Tora, Tora, Tora
March Field Air Museum [Riverside, CA]

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