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Aichi D3A "Val"

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The Aichi D3A, (Allied reporting name 'Val') was a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). It was the primary dive bomber in the Imperial Japanese Navy, and participated in almost all actions, including Pearl Harbor. The Aichi D3A was the first Japanese aircraft to bomb American targets in World War II, commencing with Pearl Harbor and U.S. bases in the Philippines, such as Clark Air Force Base. During the course of the Second World War, the D3A dive bomber sank more Allied warships than any other Axis aircraft.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 45.7ft (13.9m)
  • Length 31.5ft (9.6m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 6,063lbs (2,750kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,484lbs (3,394kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.534
  • Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (142.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 255.9ft2 (23.8m2)
  • Drag Points 6403

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 403