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
See sources for design and configuration details.
Operational History
See sources for wartime service and operators.
Afterlife
Surviving airframes are documented in the sources.
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Survivors
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