Mitsubishi G3M Rikko "Nell"

The Mitsubishi G3M, officially designated as the Navy Type 96 Land-Based Attack Aircraft, was a Japanese twin-engine, land-based medium bomber that served extensively in World War II. Designed by Mitsubishi and entering service in 1937, it was a crucial component of the Imperial Japanese Navy's (IJN) pre-war and early-war offensive strategy.

Possible Nicknames:

• "Flying Lighter/Crematorium": This is a very common one. Due to its flammability and lack of self-sealing tanks, the G3M had a reputation for easily catching fire. This nickname highlights that vulnerability.

• "The One-Shot Wonder/Glass Cannon": Referring to it's capabilities to carry a large torpedo and deliver a powerful punch but vulnerable to enemy fire.

• "Betty's Big Brother": The Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" was a successor, with similar strengths and weaknesses. This nickname suggests the G3M was a predecessor with a similar profile.

• "Meatball Express": A somewhat derisive nickname, referencing the red circle (hinomaru) on the aircraft and its role as a bomber, often with fatal consequences for its crew.

• "Nell's Bells": A play on words with the Allied code name, potentially used in a slightly sarcastic or ironic way.

• "The Long Reach": Emphasizing the G3M's most significant strength: its exceptional range.

• "Torpedo Launcher": Given its success against ships like the Prince of Wales and Repulse, this nickname highlights its anti-shipping role.

• "The Paper Mache Bomber": A derogatory term referring to the aircraft's frail construction.

C O N T R O L S
Trim : Flaps, cruising 'rotate' adjuster
VTOL : Further flaps