B5N Kate Carrier Based Torpedo Bomber

The Nakajima B5N, Allied reporting name Kate, was the principal Japanese carrier torpedo bomber at the beginning of the Pacific War. It participated in the Pearl Harbor attack and major early carrier battles. Although effective within a trained air group, its limited speed and protection became increasingly serious liabilities as Allied fighters and defenses improved. Japanese naval aviation’s early effectiveness depended on highly trained crews and coordinated attacks, with torpedo and dive bombers serving complementary roles. As those experienced personnel were lost, replacing the aircraft alone could not restore the same capability. Kate’s combat record therefore belongs to both a technical design and the changing human strength of the carrier air groups.

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 Global War 1936, Global Empires, 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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