Aichi D3A - Wikipedia
The Aichi D3A (Navy designation "Type 99 Carrier Bomber"; Allied reporting name "Val") [a] is a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber. It was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was involved in almost all IJN actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor .
Aichi D3A "Val" - Naval Encyclopedia
Apr 22, 2022 · The D3A2 “Val” main IJN Dive Bomber in 1941. The “Val” as it was referred in the USN, was the main Imperial Japanese Dive Bomber of WW2, until replaced gradually from 1942 onwards by the Yokosuka D4Y Suisei, far more modern by all standards and benefiting from a higher production.
Aichi D3A2 'Val' - Planes of Fame Air Museum
The Val was the first aircraft bearing the insignia of the Rising Sun to bomb US shipping in WWII. Design of the Aichi D3A began in 1936 when the Japanese Imperial Navy invited bids to replace the aging D1A2 biplane dive bombers.
Aichi D3A2 “Val” – Specifications, Facts, Drawings, Blueprints
Dec 7, 2024 · The Aichi D3A (code name Val) somehow seemed to typify Japan’s entry into World War 2. Apart from the fact that this type of airplane predominated in the force that attacked Pearl Harbour…
Japanese D3A2 Val Carrier Based Dive Bomber - vf31.com
Over 1,500 D3A1 through D3A2 Dive Bombers were produced during the war with over 1,000 D3A2 variants being made. The D3A2 had an operational range of 915 miles. The D3A2 was a main participant in the Pearl Harbor attack and 129 D3A2 aircraft made up the attacking force.
Aichi D3A Val - history, photos, specification of the Aichi ...
Describes the development history, photos, technical specification and line drawings of the Japan Aichi D3A Val two-seat, carrier-based dive-bomber. Includes photos, leave your comment and vote for your favorite aircraft.
Aichi D3A - Military Wiki | Fandom
The Aichi D3A, (Allied reporting name "Val")[2] was a World War II carrier-borne dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). It was the primary dive bomber in the Imperial Japanese Navy, and participated in almost all actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.