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Description
| Notes: Low-wing monoplane dive bomber | ||
| Manufacturer: | Aichi | |
| Base model: | D3A | |
| Designation: | D3A | |
| Version: | -2 | |
| Basic role: | Bomber (Japan) | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
Specifications
| Length: | 33' 6" | 10.2 m | |
| Height: | 10' 11" | 3.3 m | |
| Wingspan: | 47' 1.5" | 14.3 m | |
| Max Weight: | 9,088 lb | 4,121 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Mitsubichi Kinsei 54 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1300 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 969 miles | 1,560 km | |
| Max Speed: | 266 mph | 428 km/h | 231 kt |
| Ceiling: | 35,695 ft | 10,879 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Admiral Nimitz State Historic Park | Fredericksburg | Texas |
| The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" | Chino | California |
D3A-2 on display
The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" |
Recent comments by our visitors
| ken keller , CA | The Air Museum does indeed have a Aichi D3a "val" in it's collection. It was originally recovered from Ballale island in the Solomans chain in the late 60s. The aircraft is currently undergoing a restoration to fly but this will take a very long time due to several shortcuts taken in the original restoration e.g. the use of an AT-6 tail group, etc. The aircraft is being meticulously restored to original condition with the exception of and american engine. I have personally donated funds to the project and will be attempting to help the museum raise more money in the near future 12/07/2007 @ 20:38 [ref: 18844] |
| CGause , CA | The plane in the picture is a "Val" replica. To my knowledge the Planes of Fame Air Musuem in Grande Valley, AZ has an actual "Val" which is currently undergoing restoration. 06/07/2007 @ 14:30 [ref: 16774] |
| George Fruhling , WA | The Japanese designation for this aircraft was Type 99 carrier dive bomber. Some Japanese aircraft, such as the KI-61 "Hein" (Swallow) had a name. This one did not. 06/05/2005 @ 05:44 [ref: 10399] |
| Pavel Jindøichùv Hradec, OTH | Please, can you send me on my e-mail a Japan name for Aichi D3A?
Thank you very much 03/03/2002 @ 15:14 [ref: 4436] |
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