Japanese B2M Torpedo Bomber

The Mitsubishi B2M was a Japanese carrier torpedo bomber developed from a British Blackburn design. Its biplane configuration belonged to the interwar phase of naval aviation before faster monoplane attack aircraft became dominant. Production and service helped the Imperial Japanese Navy expand carrier air groups and gain operational experience. The adoption of foreign design experience was common during the development of interwar Japanese aviation. Building and operating such aircraft helped establish an industrial and training foundation for the more advanced types that followed. The Blackburn Ripon supplied the parent design, with Japanese production adapting the aircraft for local service. A multi-person crew divided navigation, observation, and weapon duties during the demanding approach required for a torpedo attack.

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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