BombersJapanese torpedo bomber
Yokosuka B3Y
The Kugisho B3Y, or Navy Type 92 Carrier Attack Bomber, also popularly titled Yokosuka B3Y, was a Japanese carrier-based torpedo bomber of the 1930s. It was designed by the Naval Air Technical Arsenal at Yokosuka, and while unimpressive during testing, it was ordered into service by the Imperial Japanese Navy and used until replaced by more capable aircraft.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal
- Category
- Bombers
- First flight
- 1932-01-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 118 kt
- Max speed
- 118 kt
- Max takeoff weight
- 7,055 lb
- Empty weight
- 4,079 lb
- Powerplant
- Hiro Type 91
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 3
- Length
- 31.2 ft
- Wingspan
- 44.4 ft
- Height
- 12.3 ft
- Number built
- 129
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.