Imperial Japanese Air Forces

Japanese Aircraft Index

A comprehensive, alphabetical guide to the primary aircraft that defined the Japanese Air Force in World War II.

Mitsubishi A5M Fighter

The prototype of the single-seat fighter Ka-14 from Mitsubishi, which took to the air on February 4, 1935, already at the early stage of testing showed a maximum speed of 450 km/h

Ambrosini SAI.403 Dardo

The aircraft was built from non-strategic materials, was easy to operate and more maneuverable

Ambrosini "SS4", Fighter

The all-metal SS.4 aircraft was created in 1939 as a result of an attempt to build a canard aircraft by the Italian company Societa Aeronautica Italiana (SAI) - Ambrosini

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