Ma-7A3 Hiyori / A9M3 Senpuu "Harvey"

Brief Information (Real World Lore)

The Matsuzaka A9M3 Senpuu (Senpuu, meaning Whirlwind; allied reporting name Harvey) is a single-engine tandem-seat strike fighter operating for the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service from 1943 onwards, until end of WWII. The A9M3, alongside the A6M5 and other carrier-borne fighters fought against the Americans before the end of the Second World War; few were being converted into kamikaze fighters. She has a bomb bay like the Yokosuka D4Y Suisei, and can carry up to 6 250 pound general purpose bombs in a V layout.

She is notable for its two-role configuration: even with full payload, she can do dogfights against the opponent, then carry out airstrikes on enemy areas, as well as destroying ships using two 50mm H-50 cannons, loaded with HE shells.

Gallery

A9M3 dropping M.25 bombs

A9M3 shoots down a ship with 50mm cannons

On a chase against Grumman F6F Hellcat

Senpuu performing a kamikaze attack, Tennoheika Banzai

Richtofen with Senpuu

Controls

Controls are normal as usual. To land, slow down to its slower speed (around 150mph descending), activate AG4 fot flaps, and touchdown. Brake lightly if needed.

Activation Groups

• AG1 for arrestor hook

• AG2 for folding wings

• AG3 for bomb bay and bombs

• AG4 for flaps

Side Notes

Another WWII aircraft, with less drag and mass, and my first Japanese-themed fighter. Credits to Darkhound and masotan15 for letting me the models during the photoshoot. Anyways, I will see you on the forums or in my next build, so Stay Safe and GOD BLESS. Aim high, comrades! Nipah~