Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
Carrier-based Dive Bomber
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei is a single-engine two-seat carrier-based dive bomber aircraft developed by the Naval Air Technical Arsenal in Yokosuka/Japan, produced by Aichi Kokuki KK. The Yokosuka D4Y was exclusively operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Aichi Atsuta 32 | |
| Engine Power | 1030 kW | 1381 hp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 426 km/h | 230 kts 265 mph |
| Speed | 580 km/h | 313 kts 360 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 10.700 m | 35.105 ft |
| Range | 1.463 km | 790 NM 909 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 2.635 kg | 5.809 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 4.623 kg | 10.192 lbs |
| Wing Span | 11,50 m | 37 ft 9 in |
| Wing Area | 23,6 m² | 254 ft² |
| Length | 10,22 m | 33 ft 6 in |
| Height | 3,74 m | 12 ft 3 in |
| First Flight | 12/1940 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1942-1945 | |
| Total Production | 2038 | |
| Data for (Version) | Yokosuka D4Y2 | |
| [Photo-ID: 6057] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12 | |
 | Yokosuka D4Y3 Suisei Imperial Japanese Navy Reg.: 7483 one of two remaining D4Y worldwide, |
| Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA] | |
| [Photo-ID: 6056] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12 | |
 | Yokosuka D4Y3 Suisei Imperial Japanese Navy Reg.: 7483 one of two remaining D4Y worldwide, |
| Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA] | |