Nakajima E4N Seaplane

Nakajima’s E4N was a Japanese naval reconnaissance floatplane of the interwar period. Catapult-capable floatplanes allowed warships to extend observation beyond the horizon before radar and carrier aviation transformed naval scouting. The E4N served in the early 1930s and was superseded by more capable designs. Its biplane configuration belongs to that earlier stage of Japanese naval aviation, not to the later high-performance fighters of the Pacific War. Before long-range carrier aircraft and modern electronic surveillance, a ship’s own observation plane could help locate targets and report conditions beyond visual range. Catapult and recovery arrangements made that capability dependent on the supporting vessel.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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