The Kamikaze Flying Bomb

St Lo attacked by kamikazes, 25 October 1944

History:

The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka (Oka, "cherry blossom) is a purpose-built, rocket-powered human-guided kamikaze attack-aircraft deployed by Japan against Allied ships in the Pacific Ocean theater towards the end of World War II. Although extremely fast, the Ohka had a very short range, so it had to be carried into action as a parasite aircraft by a much larger bomber, which was itself vulnerable to carrier-borne fighters. In action during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Ohkas succeeded in sinking or damaging some escort-vessels and transport ships, but never sank any major warships. The Japanese developed improved versions in an attempt to overcome the aircraft's shortcomings, but they came too late for deployment.

On 4 May 1945 seven G4Ms attacked the U.S. fleet off Okinawa. One Ohka hit the bridge of a destroyer, Shea, causing extensive damage and casualties. Gayety was also damaged by an Ohka's near miss. One G4M returned. On 11 May 1945 four G4Ms attacked the U.S. fleet off Okinawa. The destroyer Hugh W. Hadley was hit and suffered extensive damage and flooding. The vessel was judged beyond repair. On 25 May 1945 11 G4Ms attacked the fleet off Okinawa. Bad weather forced most of the aircraft to turn back, and none of the others hit targets.

Your Mission:

As an honored pilot of Shinpu Tokubetsu Kogekitai (Divine Wind Special Attack Unit) you have to sacrifice your life...To defend the empire... Pilot this craft and dive into the enemy ship - At the dive, your speed will be around 500 mph, and you could avoid the AA guns... Banzai!

HOW TO:

Start in the air (such as the Wright Airport approach) and pilot the Ohka into the enemy ship. It is equipped with a 1000kg explosive in the nose.

VR cockpit