Japanese B2M2 Torpedo Bomber

The Mitsubishi B2M was a Japanese carrier torpedo bomber developed from a British Blackburn design. The B2M2 was an improved production version within this large biplane family. It served during the interwar expansion of Japanese naval aviation, before faster monoplanes replaced the earlier torpedo-bomber generation. Its fixed undercarriage, open crew positions, and substantial biplane structure reflect a very different technological setting from the carrier attackers with which Japan entered the Pacific War. The design originated through cooperation with the British Blackburn firm before Japanese manufacture. Its biplane configuration and fixed undercarriage belonged to an earlier carrier-aviation generation. Crew coordination was important during navigation and torpedo attack, and the aircraft’s eventual replacement reflected the rapid improvement in naval aircraft performance during the 1930s.

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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