Nakajima B6N Tenzan (Jill)
Technical Information

Background
Torpedo bomber replacment for the Kate that appeared in combat after the Battle of the Mariana, particularly defending Okinawa.

Production
A total of 1,268 were built.

Technical Details
Crew   Three
Engine  One Mitsubishi Kasei 25 radial engine, 1,380 kW (1,850 hp)
Propeller  Three bladed propeller
Span  14.89 m (48 ft 10 in)
Length  10.87 m (35 ft 8 in)
Height  3.80 m (12 ft 6 in)
Maximum Speed  291 mph
Range 1,840 mi
Armament (nose) 7.7mm machine gun (rear) 7.7 mm machine gun
Bombload  1 × 800 kg (1,764 lb) torpedo, 3 × 250 kg (551 lb) bombs or 6 × 100 kg (220 lb)

Last Updated
September 30, 2009