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Aichi D3A Val

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The Type 99 Carrier Bomber (Allied Reporting name "Val"), was the primary dive bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Second World War. Its first flight was in January of 1938 and the Val was flown right the way through 1945.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 41.8ft (12.8m)
  • Length 26.2ft (8.0m)
  • Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 4,775lbs (2,166kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,768lbs (2,616kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.346
  • Wing Loading 28.9lbs/ft2 (140.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 199.8ft2 (18.6m2)
  • Drag Points 4039

Parts

  • Number of Parts 37
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 239