Nakajima B6N Tenzan (Jill)
Technical Information

Background
Built by Nakajima the B6N Tenzan meaning heavenly mountain was a torpedo bomber for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). Allied code name "Jill". This torpedo bomber was to replace the Nakajima Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber Kanko / B5N (Kate). The B6N first entered combat after the Battle of the Philippine Sea (Great Marianas Turkey Shoot) and was used until the end of the Pacific War.

Production
A total of 1,268 were built.

Technical Details (B5N2)
Crew   Three (pilot, gunner/radio, observer)
Engine  1 x Mitsubishi Kasei 25 radial engine, 1,380 kW (1,850 hp) driving a four bladed propeller
Wingspan  48' 10" / 14.89m
Length  35' 8" / 10.87m
Height  12' 6" / 3.80m
Maximum Speed  300 mph at 16,076'
Range 1,840 miles
Armament  (nose) Type 92 7.7mm machine gun (rear) Type 92 7.7 mm machine gun flexible
Bombload  1 × 800 kg (1,764 lb) aerial torpedo or 3 x 250 kg (551 lb) bombs or 6 x 100 kg (220 lb)