E13A Jake Reconnaissance Seaplane

The Aichi E13A, known to the Allies as Jake, was a Japanese three-seat reconnaissance floatplane. It served from shore bases and from warships equipped with catapults, providing scouting and observation over large maritime areas. Its long-range reconnaissance role supported fleet awareness, while its float arrangement allowed recovery on the water instead of conventional carrier landings. The E13A’s service from catapult-equipped ships linked it to cruisers and other surface units that needed reconnaissance beyond visual range. Recovery required the aircraft to alight near the ship before being hoisted aboard. That process illustrates the difference between a floatplane tender or ship catapult operation and routine flight-deck carrier aviation.

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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