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Bombers1940 escort bomber model by Mitsubishi

G6M1

G6M1

The Mitsubishi G6M was a Japanese heavy fighter developed during World War II for use as an escort fighter or escort gunship (similar to the American YB-40) by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. It was a derivative of the Mitsubishi G4M, a medium bomber, with added forward-firing offensive cannon armament, additional armour, and an increased crew size of ten. Despite its intended role and largely due to poor performance, the G6M1 never saw combat as an escort fighter; instead, the produced units served as training and transport aircraft.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Category
Bombers
Country of origin
Japan
First flight
1940-01-01

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.