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Aichi D3A

The Aichi D3A is a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber. It was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was involved in almost all IJN actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.

At a Glance
Manufacturer
Aichi Kokuki KK
First flight
1938
Era
WWII
Tags
WWII, Bomber, Japan, Piston, Carrier

Why It Mattered

The Aichi D3A is a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber. It was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was involved in almost all IJN actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Design Notes

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Operational History

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Afterlife

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