Japanese Ki-21 Sally Heavy Bomber

The Mitsubishi Ki-21, given the Allied reporting name Sally, was a Japanese Army twin-engine bomber developed before the Second World War. It served in China and in the early expansion across Southeast Asia, but increasing enemy fighter strength exposed its limitations. Progressive versions improved the aircraft without turning it into a modern late-war strategic bomber. Its history belongs to the Imperial Japanese Army’s bombing force, which was institutionally distinct from the Navy’s better-known long-range bomber families. Japanese army aviation pursued its own procurement and operational requirements. Crew positions and defensive guns reflected expectations for formation bombing, but improved fighters increasingly challenged survival. Some surviving aircraft served transport or specialist purposes after becoming less suitable for their original bombing role.

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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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