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Nakajima B6N Tenzan
Nakajima Aircraft · Carrier Torpedo Bomber / Carrier Torpedo Bombing · Japan · WWII (1939–1945)
The Nakajima B6N Tenzan was the Imperial Japanese Navy's standard carrier-borne torpedo bomber during the final years of World War II and the successor to the Nakajima B5N. Due to its protracted development, a shortage of experienced pilots and the United States Navy's achievement of air superiority by the time of its introduction, the B6N was never able to fully demonstrate its combat potential.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Torpedo Bomber
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- WWII (1939–1945)
- Country
- Japan
- Manufacturer
- Nakajima Aircraft
- Operator
- Imperial Japanese Navy
- Primary Role
- Carrier Torpedo Bomber / Carrier Torpedo Bombing
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1943
- Produced
- 1268
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- 1x Nakajima NK7A Mamoru 11 radial
- Thrust / Power
- 1,870 hp
- Launch
- Carrier (CATOBAR)
- Length (ft)
- 35.3
- Wingspan (ft)
- 48.9
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 6636
- MTOW (lb)
- 12456
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 29660
- Range (mi)
- 1892
- Max Speed (mph)
- 299
- Armament
- 1x Type 91 torpedo or 1,100 lb bombs; 1x 7.7mm forward MG; 2x 7.7mm rear MGs