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Japan's Nakajima Type 3 Carrier Fighter1
Design
The Nakajima Type 3 was placed into service with the Imperial Japanese Navy in April 1929.1
Prototype
The Type 3 prototype was manufactured by the Gloucester firm in England.1
Production
- Type 3 Model 1: ~501
- Type 3 Model 2: ~1001
Variants
- Type 3 Model 1: Had Jupiter 6 engine (420 HP).1
- Type 3 Model 2: Had Kotobuki Model 2 engine (450 HP).1
Usage
Shanghai Incident
Type 3 fighters on board the Hōnshō and Kaga scored aerial victories.1
| Nakajima Type 3 Model 11 | Nakajima Type 3 Model 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ||
| Crew | ||
| Engine (Type) | Jupiter 61 | Kotobuki Model 21 |
| Cylinders | ||
| Cooling | ||
| Net HP | 4201 | 4501 |
| Propeller blades | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Span | ||
| Length | ||
| Height | ||
| Wing area | ||
| Weight | ||
| Empty | ||
| Loaded | ||
| Performance | ||
| Speed | 240 kph1 | |
| Cruising Speed | ||
| Climb | ||
| Service ceiling | ||
| Range | ||
| Range with drop tanks | ||
| Armament | 2: MGs1 |
Sources:
- Japanese Naval Aces and Fighter Units in World War II, Ikuhiko Hata, Yasuho Izawa, 1989
