Nakajima B6N Tenzan

Torpedo Bomber

Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan © Steve Williams
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The Nakajima B6N Tenzan is a single-engine three-seat torpedo bomber aircraft produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nakajima Hikoki Kabushiki Kaisha, operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII.
Crew3
Propulsion1 Radial Engine
Engine ModelMitsubishi MK4T Kasei 25
Engine Power1362 kW1826 hp
Speed480 km/h259 kts
  298 mph
Service Ceiling8.126 m26.659 ft
Range3.045 km1.644 NM
1.892 mi.
Empty Weight3.010 kg6.636 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight5.650 kg12.456 lbs
Wing Span14,90 m48 ft 11 in
Wing Area37,2 m²400 ft²
Length10,87 m35 ft 8 in
Height3,80 m12 ft 6 in
First Flight1941
Production Statusout of production
Total Production1268
Developed fromNakajima B5N
Data for (Version)Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan
VariantsNakajima B6N1, B6N2, B6N2a, B6N3