The B7A2 wields two 20mm Type 99 mk 2 cannons placed in the wings. Since the B7A2 can be used as a multi-purpose aircraft, the B7A2's weapons will also serve those roles. The B7A2 was designed as a carrier-based dive/torpedo bomber. For an aircraft of its size, it has exceptionally good manoeuvrability, on par with the A6M Zero. Therefore it can be used in the fighter role as well, since its 2 x 20mm cannons perform very well against all other aircraft. When using the B7A2 in either dive or torpedo bombing, it is important to not rely on the B7A2's defensive gunner if an enemy is approaching. The B7A2 can quickly outmaneuver most American and Russian aircraft so use this to your advantage if you're being intercepted. Getting your guns on target can also be a pain, especially when traveling at higher speeds since the B7A2's roll rate is very poor. 105 B7A2's were produced.
Pros:
Handling and performance on par with the A6M Reisen
Forward-firing 2 x 20mm cannons
Defensive 13.2mm gunner for protection
Performs well at low altitudes
Can equip a heavy payload
Cons:
Large aircraft, easy target
Suffers damage easily
Lots of bars in cockpit, hinders visibility
Cannot perform high-speed manoeuvres in high altitudes
Very slow roll rate on high altitude
Weaponry:
The Aichi B7A2 Ryusei is equipped with:
2 × 20mm Type 99 mk 2 cannons in the wings; 200 RPG = 400 rounds total.
1 × 13.2mm Type 1 machine gun in the tail; 1000 rounds.
Payload:
The Aichi B7A2 Ryusei can equip:
2 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 ground bombs
1 x 800 kg Number 8 Modification 1 ground bomb
1 x 857 kg Type 91 Modification 3 Torpedo
Images:
http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints-depot-restricted/ww2planes/ww2-aichi/aichi_b7a2_ryusei_grace-34846.jpg
http://www.hyperscale.com/features/2000/images/images_4/gracerb_1.jpg
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
- Length 28.9ft (8.8m)
- Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 4,611lbs (2,091kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,479lbs (3,846kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.218
- Wing Loading 22.7lbs/ft2 (111.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 372.8ft2 (34.6m2)
- Drag Points 1849
Parts
- Number of Parts 49
- Control Surfaces 15
- Performance Cost 307
@Oicraftian Thx, i go to see that. :3
I have made my own B7A2, I would like to hear your opinion on this matter @Mainblocks
that as i said, they are surprised because a bomber is not able too turn and dogfight like this.
I have read that F6F's were "suprised at it's turn and roll rates" and often found themselves "dogfighting a bomber" @Mainblocks
@Oicraftian But ! If you have other complains i hope you transmit these on me.
Best regards, Mainblocks
@Oicraftian I know this dude.... I know is able to dogfight a F4UD or a F6F. Is rear gunner is not the best option. But if have read the entire spec you see that : "The B7A2 was designed as a carrier-based dive/torpedo bomber. For an aircraft of its size, it has exceptionally good manoeuvrability, on par with the A6M Zero. Therefore it can be used in the fighter role as well, since its 2 x 20mm cannons perform very well against all other aircraf." and " Getting your guns on target can also be a pain, especially when traveling at higher speeds since the B7A2's roll rate is very poor."
@Mainblocks IRL it was
-durable
-quick to roll
-able to perform high speed maneuvers as it was after all, part dive bomber.
-able to dogfight F6F's
@Oicraftian all pro/cons are rights...If you want to teach me some tips for creating a better airplane im ready. :)
@Oicraftian I don't have enougs experience for creating a bonb bay...And sorry for this faute. So you said the pro/con is wrong ? But, i apriciate your comments (they help me for create better airplanes).
@Mainblocks Where is internal bomb bay? Why is this so small? Why is pro/con list full of lies?
@Mainblocks focke*-wolf censor your cussing. This sounds oddly wrong...
@Brick Thx ! I hope my plane satisfy you. :)
If you want to see more go on my profil, the Focke-wulf have a very good speed :)
Nice job! This one is a lot of fun to fly. I love the work put into the paint scheme.