This is the Mark 2 version of my previous Ohka-2, featuring an auto detaching undercarriage and a booster-rocket to take off from an airfield.

Detachable under carriage and the booster rocket underneath, Both detached after takeoff.

USS Tiny sinking after a Kemekaze attack

History:

US personnel disarming the warhead of an Ohka, Yontan Airfield, Okinawa, April 1945

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.

The Mission:

As an honored pilot of the Shinpu Tokubetsu Kogekitai (Divine Wind Special Attack Unit), the pilot must sacrifice their life to defend the empire. They will operate this craft and dive into enemy ships at speeds around 500 mph, allowing them to avoid anti-aircraft guns.

VR Cockpit

K-1 Ohka Trainer, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Yokosuka Ohka Model 22 Ref: Wikipedia