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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber ({{Annotation|九七式艦上攻撃機|Kyū Nana Shiki Kanjō Kōgekiki}})''', was the standard Japanese carrier-based torpedo/high-level bomber during World War II. With its first flight in 1937, it served the Japanese Navy very favourably with its highly capable ordnance and was considerably faster than any Allied counterparts. Due to delays in the production of the [[B6N (Family)]], the B5N saw service from 1937 all the way until 1945, supplementing the B6Ns in secondary roles. While it saw initial service in the Second Sino-Japanese war, it played a major role in the opening phase of the Pacific war, contributing to the successes at Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, and Santa Cruz Islands.
  
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The B5N2 has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. While a considerably large target for the size of its wings, the B5N is a very manoeuvrable and relatively fast plane, able to outmanoeuvre and outspeed enemy interceptors. The B5N also carries a favourable array of ordnance for both high and low-altitude bombing on top of ship attacks.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese naval bomber {{Battle-rating|2}}. This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
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;Nicknames
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* IJN Pilot nickname: ''Kanko'' <small>(艦攻, Abbriviation of {{Annotation|'''艦'''上'''攻'''撃機 ('''Kan'''jō '''Kō'''gekiki)|Torpedo Bomber}})</small>.
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* Allied reporting name: ''Kate''.
  
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When flying the Nakajima B5N2, always try to avoid enemy fighter aircraft as the defensive armament is very weak. Its a very capable naval bomber overall in the right hands as its very maneuverable.
 
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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| 362 || 347 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.7 || 20.4 || 3.7 || 3.7 || rowspan="2" | 270
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! AB
 
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| 400 || 378 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.6 || 19.4 || 12.1 || 6.5 || 270
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| 400 || 378 || 18.6 || 19.4 || 12.1 || 6.5
 
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flap
 
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! Landing flap
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 420 || ~11 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 404 || 384 || 280 || ~11 || ~4
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 2,500 m || 950 hp || 1,081 hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* No armour plating
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* No armour glazing
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* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* No armour
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage
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* Non-self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wing)
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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* When upgrading this plane focus on getting the payload especially the torpedo modification. This is due to the high chance Japan has to get naval maps.
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* After you've unlocked all the possible torpedoes, it is recommended that you research the flight performance modules first, as the aircraft has very little defensive and offensive capabilities.
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Navy Type 98 Number 25 (250 kg)|Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 (250 kg)|Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg)|Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)}}
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{{main|Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Model 2 (835 kg)}}
  
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* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
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With the amount of presets the B5N2 offers, it leaves a lot of space and multipurpose over to the pilot of any skill level with only 2 presets being a bad choice: the 800 kg AP bomb, and Type 91 Model 2 torpedo. The other presets should be chosen for these reasons:
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* 1 x Type 91 Model 3 Torpedo = Naval targets
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* 1 x 800 kg = ...
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** High altitude naval bombing
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]], [[:Category:Suspended armaments|Torpedoes]]'''''
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** Low-skill / collateral tank bombing
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** Base bombing
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* 2 x 250 kg = Intermediate-skill tank bombing
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* 6 x 60 kg = High-skill precise tank bombing
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
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* 6 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bombs (360 kg total)
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* 6 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (360 kg total)
 
* 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)
 
* 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg Type 98 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bombs (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bomb (800 kg total)
 
* 1 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bomb (800 kg total)
 
* 1 x 800 kg Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP bomb (800 kg total)
 
* 1 x 800 kg Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP bomb (800 kg total)
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* 1 x Type 91 Mod.2 torpedo
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* 1 x 835 kg Type 91 Model 2 torpedo
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* 1 x Type 91 Mod.3 torpedo
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* 1 x 850 kg Type 91 Model 3 torpedo
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Type 92 navy (7.7 mm)}}
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{{main|Type 92 (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
  
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, dorsal gun turret (1,000 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
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== Usage in battles ==
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== Usage in the battles ==
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The B5N2 is a Japanese torpedo-bomber that is lacking in offensive armaments and is defended by a single [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 92]] machine gun at the back, which makes it lacking in defence against enemy pursuers. Its greatest weapon is not the speed to outrun enemy fighters but its manoeuvrability and ability to do tight turns against most enemy aircraft till help arrives from the team.
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The most important advantage in arcade is the ability to reload bombs and belts midair. This translates especially well with the B5N2. I'd advise against the 800 kg bombs, because the H6K can carry twice as many in exactly the same games. Instead, focus on the enemy ships or pillboxes. Make quick diving attacks, and retreat to the safety of your team's fighters to reload. Staying as low as possible can be a viable strategy, as it is difficult to safely conduct a diving attack on an enemy hugging the trees. If limited to 60 kg bombs, focus on enemy AAA.
 
  
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Using the 250 kg bombs to destroy enemy ships, or the 60 kg bombs to target AAA is the most helpful thing you can do for the team. Try to distract any enemy that comes after you, or lead them into the guns of your allies. Every minute an enemy is focused on you is a minute your allies don't have to deal with it. Use the environment to hide your approach. Hills, mountains, and clouds are all great tools to hide from enemy fighters, or shield your approach on enemy AAA. If necessary, use the tail gunner to strafe light targets. Shoot any approaching fighter. They know you will probably fail, but they also know people can get lucky.
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The B5N2 might lack in offensive weaponry such as machine guns and cannons but it has a great variety of payload from 60 kg bombs to 800 kg bombs and even torpedoes in its arsenal to take out ground and naval targets with. Coming with 2 different 800 kg bombs, its important to pick the one most suitable for the mission, preferably the [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|Navy Type Number 80 Model 1]] over the [[Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg)|Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP]], with the benefit that the [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|Type Number 80 Model 1]] has a better blast radius and more explosive power than the [[Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg)|Type 99 Number 80 AP]] bomb which is good at taking out a single heavily armoured target. It also come with two different sets of 250 kg bombs that can be dropped one by one and are preferable when striking at two different targets than a singular 800 kg.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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Against naval targets, it's most preferred to use the [[Type 91 Mod.2]] and [[Type 91 Mod.3]] to deal with the sailors, keep in mind to dive and get fast speed to quickly get in and out of engagement with a warship or patrolboat to minimize the risk of being shot down. But when doing a dive attack to get the speed its important to not go over the speed limit where the B5N2 can drop the torpedoes without having them explode in the water on contact which would make the attack futile.
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Every enemy should be seen as a serious threat to the B5N2, as it does not have an offensive armament. The only thing the plane has when it comes to armament is 1 7.7 mm machine gun, which is not a reliable way to fend off enemies with it lacks damage and doesn't offer the best coverage, but at 1.7 it might be enough to scare off ill-armoured biplanes.
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 
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| I
 
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| Fuselage Repair
 
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| Radiator
 
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| 17 3/4 in (mod45)
 
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| Airframe
 
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| Turret 7 mm
 
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| Improved Torpedo
 
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| Engine
 
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| 12 in (mod30)
 
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| IV
 
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| Engine Injection
 
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| Cover
 
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| New 7 mm MGs (Turret)
 
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| 14 in (mod35)
 
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* When upgrading this plane focus on getting the payload especially the torpedo modification. This is due to the high chance Japan has to get naval maps.
 
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Fast and maneuverable (powered by Nakajima Sakae 11 14 Cylinder Radial, same engine in the A6M)
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* '''B'''5N for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
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* Excellent elevator and rudder authority
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** Bomber spawn
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* Wide variety of bombs and torpedoes + bomb sight for any kind of situation
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** 1x [[Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Aerial Torpedo]]
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*** Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at {{Annotation|580 km/h|350 mph}} and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
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** 6x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Type 97 No.6 Land Bomb (60 kg)]]
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*** Gets a bomb rack of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
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** 1x [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|No.80 Land Bomb (800 kg)]]
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*** Heaviest bomb Japanese Navy can offer
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* Common Navy plane construction:
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** Excellent manoeuvrability
  
 
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* Poor roll rate
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* No offensive armament
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* '''B'''5N for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
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* Weak defense armament
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** No offensive armament
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* No armour or bulletproof glass to protect the pilot or crew
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** No airbrakes
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* Tremendous fuel load means this plane is prone to fuel tank fires especially any hits to the wing roots (where the fuel tanks are located)
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** Relatively Large target
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* Common Navy plane construction:
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** Poor defensive armament: [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 92 MG]]
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** Fragile, little armour, and no self-sealing fuel tanks
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** Exposed tail gunner
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Nakajima B5N2 (Allied code name: Kate) was a plane first flown in January 1937 for the Imperial Japanese Navy. About ~1149 Nakajima B5N Torpedo bombers were made for the Japanese Navy. It would see service in World war 2 and was the Japanese Navy's primary torpedo bomber for the early part of World war 2. The Nakajima B5N Torpedo bomber was credited with the sinking of three US Carriers the USS Lexington CV-2, USS Yorktown CV-6 and USS Hornet CV-8.
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The Nakajima B5N2 (Allied code name: Kate) was a plane first flown in January 1937 for the Imperial Japanese Navy. About ~1149 Nakajima B5N Torpedo bombers were made for the Japanese Navy. It would see service in World war 2 and was the Japanese Navy's primary torpedo bomber for the early part of World war 2. The Nakajima B5N Torpedo bomber was credited with the sinking of three US Carriers the USS Lexington CV-2, USS Yorktown CV-6 and USS Hornet CV-8. One of the most notable pilot of the B5N is Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the first wave of aircraft during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Although a total of 5,928 B5Ns were built, none survived the war. Two B5N's are know to exist, both made from wreckage's. One can be seen at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, it is missing its tail, left wing, engine, canopy, and a few other parts.
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{{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}}}
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Before the advent of the B5N, Japan used the B2M and B4Y as torpedo biplanes. However, the significant limitations of biplanes were obvious, so in 1935, inspired by the monoplane A5M fighter, the Imperial Japanese Navy developed the 10-Shi torpedo bomber specification.
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Nakajima and Mitsubishi participated in the competition. Nakajima decided to incorporate many new ideas in their B5N design. The prototype had a hydraulic wing-folding system so that the plane could be stored on an aircraft carrier, and Fowler flaps were used to improve stability while landing. In addition, the B5N had a hydraulic retractable landing gear system.
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Although Mitsubishi also received an order for production of its own B5M torpedo bomber, the Nakajima model won the contest and in 1937 was accepted as a production model carrier-based torpedo bomber.
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To create a production model, however, some changes had to be made in the prototype's design. The wing-folding system was changed to a manual one, and the flaps were replaced with conventional ones.
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In 1939, the B5N2 was developed. It differed from its predecessor in its more powerful and reliable Sakae engine, which produced 1000 hp instead of the Hikari 3's 770.
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{{AirManufacturer Nakajima}}
 
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 4 July 2023

Introducing Wiki 3.0
B5N2
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B5N2
Japan flag.png Japan
I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.0 1.3 1.7
Class:
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Purchase:700 Specs-Card-Lion.png

Description

The B5N2, designated as the Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber (九七式艦上攻撃機), was the standard Japanese carrier-based torpedo/high-level bomber during World War II. With its first flight in 1937, it served the Japanese Navy very favourably with its highly capable ordnance and was considerably faster than any Allied counterparts. Due to delays in the production of the B6N (Family), the B5N saw service from 1937 all the way until 1945, supplementing the B6Ns in secondary roles. While it saw initial service in the Second Sino-Japanese war, it played a major role in the opening phase of the Pacific war, contributing to the successes at Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, and Santa Cruz Islands.

The B5N2 has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. While a considerably large target for the size of its wings, the B5N is a very manoeuvrable and relatively fast plane, able to outmanoeuvre and outspeed enemy interceptors. The B5N also carries a favourable array of ordnance for both high and low-altitude bombing on top of ship attacks.

Nicknames
  • IJN Pilot nickname: Kanko (艦攻, Abbriviation of 艦上攻撃機 (Kanjō Kōgekiki)).
  • Allied reporting name: Kate.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Max speed
at 3 600 m378 km/h
Turn time19 s
Max altitude8 260 m
EngineNakajima Sakae 11
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 3,600 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 362 347 8260 19.7 20.4 3.7 3.7 270
Upgraded 400 378 18.6 19.4 12.1 6.5

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
555 450 404 384 280 ~11 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 300 < 300 < 310 > 300
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
2,500 m 950 hp 1,081 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew3 people
Speed of destruction
Structural555 km/h
Gear450 km/h
  • No armour
  • Non-self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wing)

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB105 → 131 Sl icon.png
RB159 → 198 Sl icon.png
SB211 → 263 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications2 970 Rp icon.png
905 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost190 Ge icon.png
Crew training200 Sl icon.png
Experts1 000 Sl icon.png
Aces20 Ge icon.png
Research Aces96 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 30 / 50 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon torpedo.png
17 3/4 in (mod45)
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
60 Sl icon.png
55 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
type92_turret_belt_pack
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon torpedo.png
Improved torpedo
Research:
165 Rp icon.png
Cost:
50 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
12 in (mod30)
Research:
250 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods turret gun.png
type92_turret_new_gun
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
14 in (mod35)
Research:
240 Rp icon.png
Cost:
75 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
  • When upgrading this plane focus on getting the payload especially the torpedo modification. This is due to the high chance Japan has to get naval maps.
  • After you've unlocked all the possible torpedoes, it is recommended that you research the flight performance modules first, as the aircraft has very little defensive and offensive capabilities.

Armaments

Suspended armament

List of setups (7)
Setup 16 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb
Setup 22 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bomb
Setup 32 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bomb
Setup 41 x 800 kg Number 80 Mod. 1 bomb
Setup 51 x 800 kg Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP bomb
Setup 61 x Type 91 Model 2 torpedo (835 kg)
Setup 71 x Type 91 Model 3 torpedo (850 kg)
Main articles: Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg), Navy Type 98 Number 25 (250 kg), Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 (250 kg), Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg), Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)
Main articles: Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg), Type 91 Model 2 (835 kg)

With the amount of presets the B5N2 offers, it leaves a lot of space and multipurpose over to the pilot of any skill level with only 2 presets being a bad choice: the 800 kg AP bomb, and Type 91 Model 2 torpedo. The other presets should be chosen for these reasons:

  • 1 x Type 91 Model 3 Torpedo = Naval targets
  • 1 x 800 kg = ...
    • High altitude naval bombing
    • Low-skill / collateral tank bombing
    • Base bombing
  • 2 x 250 kg = Intermediate-skill tank bombing
  • 6 x 60 kg = High-skill precise tank bombing

The B5N2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 6 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (360 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bombs (500 kg total)
  • 1 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bomb (800 kg total)
  • 1 x 800 kg Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP bomb (800 kg total)
  • 1 x 835 kg Type 91 Model 2 torpedo
  • 1 x 850 kg Type 91 Model 3 torpedo

Defensive armament

Turret7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun
Ammunition1000 rounds
Fire rate600 shots/min
Main article: Type 92 (7.7 mm)

The B5N2 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in battles

The B5N2 is a Japanese torpedo-bomber that is lacking in offensive armaments and is defended by a single 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun at the back, which makes it lacking in defence against enemy pursuers. Its greatest weapon is not the speed to outrun enemy fighters but its manoeuvrability and ability to do tight turns against most enemy aircraft till help arrives from the team.

The B5N2 might lack in offensive weaponry such as machine guns and cannons but it has a great variety of payload from 60 kg bombs to 800 kg bombs and even torpedoes in its arsenal to take out ground and naval targets with. Coming with 2 different 800 kg bombs, its important to pick the one most suitable for the mission, preferably the Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 over the Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP, with the benefit that the Type Number 80 Model 1 has a better blast radius and more explosive power than the Type 99 Number 80 AP bomb which is good at taking out a single heavily armoured target. It also come with two different sets of 250 kg bombs that can be dropped one by one and are preferable when striking at two different targets than a singular 800 kg.

Against naval targets, it's most preferred to use the Type 91 Mod.2 and Type 91 Mod.3 to deal with the sailors, keep in mind to dive and get fast speed to quickly get in and out of engagement with a warship or patrolboat to minimize the risk of being shot down. But when doing a dive attack to get the speed its important to not go over the speed limit where the B5N2 can drop the torpedoes without having them explode in the water on contact which would make the attack futile.

Every enemy should be seen as a serious threat to the B5N2, as it does not have an offensive armament. The only thing the plane has when it comes to armament is 1 7.7 mm machine gun, which is not a reliable way to fend off enemies with it lacks damage and doesn't offer the best coverage, but at 1.7 it might be enough to scare off ill-armoured biplanes.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • B5N for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
  • Common Navy plane construction:
    • Excellent manoeuvrability

Cons:

  • B5N for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
    • No offensive armament
    • No airbrakes
    • Relatively Large target
  • Common Navy plane construction:
    • Poor defensive armament: 7.7 mm Type 92 MG
    • Fragile, little armour, and no self-sealing fuel tanks
    • Exposed tail gunner

History

The Nakajima B5N2 (Allied code name: Kate) was a plane first flown in January 1937 for the Imperial Japanese Navy. About ~1149 Nakajima B5N Torpedo bombers were made for the Japanese Navy. It would see service in World war 2 and was the Japanese Navy's primary torpedo bomber for the early part of World war 2. The Nakajima B5N Torpedo bomber was credited with the sinking of three US Carriers the USS Lexington CV-2, USS Yorktown CV-6 and USS Hornet CV-8. One of the most notable pilot of the B5N is Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the first wave of aircraft during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Although a total of 5,928 B5Ns were built, none survived the war. Two B5N's are know to exist, both made from wreckage's. One can be seen at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, it is missing its tail, left wing, engine, canopy, and a few other parts.


Archive of the in-game description

Before the advent of the B5N, Japan used the B2M and B4Y as torpedo biplanes. However, the significant limitations of biplanes were obvious, so in 1935, inspired by the monoplane A5M fighter, the Imperial Japanese Navy developed the 10-Shi torpedo bomber specification.

Nakajima and Mitsubishi participated in the competition. Nakajima decided to incorporate many new ideas in their B5N design. The prototype had a hydraulic wing-folding system so that the plane could be stored on an aircraft carrier, and Fowler flaps were used to improve stability while landing. In addition, the B5N had a hydraulic retractable landing gear system.

Although Mitsubishi also received an order for production of its own B5M torpedo bomber, the Nakajima model won the contest and in 1937 was accepted as a production model carrier-based torpedo bomber.

To create a production model, however, some changes had to be made in the prototype's design. The wing-folding system was changed to a manual one, and the flaps were replaced with conventional ones.

In 1939, the B5N2 was developed. It differed from its predecessor in its more powerful and reliable Sakae engine, which produced 1000 hp instead of the Hikari 3's 770.

At the beginning of World War II, the B5N torpedo series had no worthy competitors among Allied aircraft and made a great showing in the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as in subsequent operations, where B5N forces sank four U.S. aircraft carriers within one year.

A total of 5,928 B5Ns were built.


Media

Skins
Images
  • D3A1 and B5N2 wave.jpg
Videos
The Shooting Range #293 - Pages of History section at 04:22 discusses the B5N and B6N torpedo bombers.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Nakajima Aircraft Company (中島飛行機株式会社 )
Fighters  Ki-27 otsu · Ki-27 otsu Tachiarai
  Ki-43-I · Ki-43-II · Ki-43-III otsu
  Ki-44-I · Ki-44-I 34 · Ki-44-II otsu · Ki-44-II hei
  Ki-84 ko · Ki-84 otsu · Ki-84 hei
  Ki-87
Hydroplanes  A6M2-N*
Interceptors  J1N1 · J5N1
Bombers  B5N2
  B6N1 Model 11 · B6N2 Model 12 · B6N2a Model 12Ko
  G5N1 · G8N1
  Ki-49-I · Ki-49-IIa · Ki-49-IIb · Ki-49-IIb/L
Recon  E8N2
Jet Fighters  Kikka
Captured  ␗Ki-27 otsu · ▃Ki-43-II · ␗Ki-43-III ko · ␗Ki-44-II hei · ␗Ki-84 ko
  *Refit of the Mitsubishi A6M2 mod. 11
See also  Fuji Heavy Industries (1957-2017)

Japan bombers
Navy 
Carrier-based attack bomber 
B5N  B5N2
B6N  B6N1 · B6N2 · B6N2a
B7A  B7A2 · B7A2 (Homare 23)
Carrier-based dive bomber 
D3A  D3A1
D4Y  D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
Shipboard Observation seaplane 
F1M  F1M2
Land-based Attack bomber 
G4M  G4M1
G5N  G5N1
G8N  G8N1
Flying boat 
H6K  H6K4
H8K  H8K2 · H8K3
Land-based Bomber 
P1Y  P1Y1
Army 
Light  Ki-32
  Ki-48-II otsu
Heavy  Ki-21-Ia · Ki-21-I hei
  Ki-49-I · Ki-49-IIa · Ki-49-IIb · Ki-49-IIb/L
  Ki-67-I Ko · Ki-67-I otsu
Other countries  ▅B-17E

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