Aichi
E13A Type 0 (Jake)
Known to the Japanese as Zero Shiki Sui Tei (Zero Skee Sue Tei). This twin-float seaplane performed its tasks
almost anonymously abd effectivily, and very popular with its crews.
It was in service throughout the war.
Production
1,418 were built.
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Role |
Reconnaissance Floatplane |
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Crew |
Crew of three in tandem enclosed cockpits. |
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Engine |
One Mitsubishi Kinsei 43 fourteen-cylinder air-cooled
radial |
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Propeller |
Three bladed |
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Span |
14.50m |
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Length |
11.30m |
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Height |
7.40m |
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Max. Speed |
203 km/h |
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Range |
1,128 miles |
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Armament |
(rear) 7.7mm MG or 20mm Cannon |
| Bombload |
1 x 250 kg bomb
or 4 x 60 kg bombs
or depth-charges |
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