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Japan's Nakajima Type 90 Carrier Fighter1
Design
The Type 90 Carrier Fighter was completely developed by the Nakajima firm.1 The Type 90 was placed into service with the Imperial Japanese Navy in April 1932.1
The Type 90 was very maneuverable and was well liked by its pilots.1
Prototype
Production
Variants
- Type 90 Model 1:
- Type 90 Model 2:
- Type 90 Model 3:
- Type 90 ?: Two seat trainer.1
Usage
The Type 90s were withdrawn from front line units in the early phases of the China Incident.1
| Nakajima Type 901 | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Crew | |
| Engine (Type) | Kotobuki Model 21 |
| Cylinders | |
| Cooling | |
| Net HP | |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | |
| Length | |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 292 kph1 |
| Cruising Speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | |
| Range | |
| Range with drop tanks | |
| Armament |
Sources:
- Japanese Naval Aces and Fighter Units in World War II, Ikuhiko Hata, Yasuho Izawa, 1989
