Imperial Japanese Navy Type 95 Heavy Cruiser
A class of heavy cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1930s, known for their powerful armament and speed. They played a significant role in the early stages of World War II.
Immelmann Turn
A maneuver in aerial combat where a pilot performs a half-roll and then pulls up into a climb, allowing them to attack their opponent from above. Named after German World War I ace, Max Immelmann.
Imperial Japanese Army Kawasaki Ki-48
A twin-engine light bomber used by the IJAAF during World War II. It was known for its speed and its maneuverability.
Imperial Japanese Army Mitsubishi Ki-21 Sally
A medium bomber used by the IJAAF during World War II. It was known for its speed and its ability to carry a heavy bomb load.
Imperial Japanese Army Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa
A maneuverable fighter aircraft used by the IJAAF during World War II. It was known for its speed and its ability to outmaneuver Allied fighters.
Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi G4M Betty
A long-range bomber used by the IJN during World War II. It was known for its speed and its ability to carry a heavy bomb load.
Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi H6K Flying Boat
A large flying boat used by the IJN for long-range reconnaissance and bombing missions. It was known for its endurance but was slow and vulnerable to attack.
Imperial Japanese Navy Yokosuka D4Y Suisei
A carrier-based dive bomber used by the IJN in the later stages of the war. It was an improved version of the Val and was more capable than its predecessor.
Imperial Japanese Navy Aichi D3A Val
A carrier-based dive bomber used by the IJN during World War II. It was known for its accuracy and its effectiveness in attacking ships.
Imperial Japanese Navy Nakajima B5N Kate
A carrier-based torpedo bomber used by the IJN during World War II. It was known for its long range and its effectiveness in delivering torpedo attacks.