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The Japanese attacked in two waves. The first attack wave of 183 planes was launched north of Oʻahu, Six planes failed to launch due to technical difficulties.It included: 1st Group (targets: battleships and aircraft carriers)
50 Nakajima B5N bombers armed with 800 kg (1760 lb) armor piercing bombs, organized in four sections
40 B5N bombers armed with Type 91 torpedoes, also in four sections
2nd Group - (targets: Ford Island and Wheeler Field)
54 Aichi D3A dive bombers armed with 550 lb (249 kg) general purpose bombs
3rd Group - (targets: aircraft at Ford Island, Hickam Field, Wheeler Field, Barber's Point, Kaneohe)
45 Mitsubishi A6M fighters for air control and strafing The second wave consisted of 171 planes: Four planes failed to launch because of technical difficulties. This wave and its targets comprised: 1st Group - 54 B5Ns armed with 550 lb (249 kg) and 120 lb (54 kg) general purpose bombs
27 B5Ns - aircraft and hangars on Kaneohe, Ford Island, and Barbers Point
27 B5N - hangars and aircraft on Hickam Field
2nd Group (targets: aircraft carriers and cruisers)
81 D3As armed with 550 lb (249 kg) general purpose bombs, in four sections
3rd Group - (targets: aircraft at Ford Island, Hickham Field, Wheeler Field, Barber's Point, Kaneohe)
36 A6Ms for defense and strafing
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∙ 16y agoThe attacking planes were a mix of 3 basic types: A6M (Zeroes), B5N (Kates) and D3A (Vals). There were also 6 scout planes that flew reconnaisance over Pearl Harbor. Distribution of the attacking planes : Carrier A6M B5N D3A Total Zero Kate Val Akagi 18 27 18 63 Kaga 18 27 27 72 Soryu 18 18 18 54 Hiryu 18 18 18 54 Shokaku 18 27 27 72 Zuikaku 18 27 27 72 This information came from http://www.ww2pacific.com/aaf41.html
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∙ 14y agoAt 6:05 a.m. on December 7, the six Japanese carriers launched a first wave of 183 planes composed mainly ofdive bombers, horizontal bombers, and fighters. At 8:30 a.m. a second wave of 170 Japanese planes, mostly torpedo bombers, attacked the fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor.
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∙ 14y agoThe airplanes were Navy planes launched from their aircraft carriers. The common English name for the airplanes used in this attack are: Zero KateVal
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∙ 15y agoA mix of dive bombers, torpedo planes and fighters:
Aichi D3A Dive bombers
B5N1 Kate Torpedo planes
Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters
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∙ 14y agoVAL dive bombers, KATE torpedo bombers, and ZERO fighters to escort them & conduct strafing missions.
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∙ 11y agoDive bombers, torpedo bombers, and fighter planes
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What type of battle was Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was an airel assault carried out by Japanese troops. Navy sailors fought the Japanese with the guns on their battleshisp and destoryers. US fighters were used also.
Did any Japanese pilots fly solo in the Pearl Harbor attack and what were the circumstances for that and what type of plane did they fly?
Two Japanese planes were catapulted from heavy cruisers accompanying the carrier task force about a half hour before the first assault wave began launching. These were float planes, of the type carried by battleships and heavy cruisers of both the Japanese and US Navy. Their usual purpose was to scout for their mother ship, and to spot the fall of its shots and correct its aim by radio when engaging enemy targets. They were blasted off from short catapults on the ship. When their mission was over they landed on the water beside the ship and were hoisted back aboard by crane.
What was the us naval fleet at pearl harbor bombed by?
The Japanese Imperial Fleet attacked the US fleet at Pearl Harbor with48 Nakajima B5N Kate bombers armed with 800 kg (1760 lb) armor-piercing bombs40 B5N bombers armed with Type 91 torpedoes75 D3As armed with 550 lb (249 kg) general-purpose bombsVarious other aircraft also bombed land targets around Pearl Harbor
What type of Japanese aircraft did Japanese planes take off from during the bombing of pearl harbor?
Nakajima B5N and Aichi D3A Mitsubishi A6M Zero is a fighter plane. It was used for air control and straffing, not bombing.
How many planes did japan lose in pearl harbor attack?
Technically None. No planes flew direct from Japan - it was far too far. The attack on Pearl Harbour was launched by 353 aircraft from 6 Japanese carriers in two waves. Aircraft were a mixture of Divebombers, Fighters and Torpedo Bombers. There were also some midget subs if I recall.
What type of battle was Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was an airel assault carried out by Japanese troops. Navy sailors fought the Japanese with the guns on their battleshisp and destoryers. US fighters were used also.
What type of disaster Pearl Harbor is?
Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese on 12/7/41. Of 8 battleships there 5 were sunk. In addition the other three were damaged, the minelayer Oglala capsized and sank and the old battleship Utah capsized and sank. Many aircraft, both army and navy were destroyed. The Japanese lost only 29 Planes. It was a military defeat.
What type of base was it that the US had at pearl harbor?
Pearl Harbor was a naval base, and was classified as a lagoon harbor.
What type of Pearl Harbor is movie?
The movie Pearl Harbor falls into three categories: Action, Drama, and Romance.
What type of conditions did the Japanese have to endure after the pearl harbor?
The Japanese initiated the war and at the start had very little to endure. This was in contrast to the cruel and barbaric conditions they imposed on people they had invaded or captured.
What engines are in the zero planes that bombed pearl harbor?
The Mitsubishi A6M [Type 0 Model 11 ] Zero was powered by a 950 hp Nakajima Sakae 12 radial engine.
What was America's reaction to the attack on pearl harbor?
They were shocked and their first action was to flee or take a few shots. -Alexa Most of them got in the airplanes or grabbed the closest AK47 or Machine Gun and just fired away at the Japanese bombers. And the weak spineless type fled. No offense to anyone!! Sm@rtGirl!!In response to the attach on Pearl Harbor, the United States went to war against the Japanese Empire.
Can you see a picture of Pearl Harbor?
Yea! On Google.com or anything else where you can see images. Just type in Pearl Harbor attack, December 7, 1941, or day of infamy
Did any Japanese pilots fly solo in the Pearl Harbor attack and what were the circumstances for that and what type of plane did they fly?
Two Japanese planes were catapulted from heavy cruisers accompanying the carrier task force about a half hour before the first assault wave began launching. These were float planes, of the type carried by battleships and heavy cruisers of both the Japanese and US Navy. Their usual purpose was to scout for their mother ship, and to spot the fall of its shots and correct its aim by radio when engaging enemy targets. They were blasted off from short catapults on the ship. When their mission was over they landed on the water beside the ship and were hoisted back aboard by crane.
What was the us naval fleet at pearl harbor bombed by?
The Japanese Imperial Fleet attacked the US fleet at Pearl Harbor with48 Nakajima B5N Kate bombers armed with 800 kg (1760 lb) armor-piercing bombs40 B5N bombers armed with Type 91 torpedoes75 D3As armed with 550 lb (249 kg) general-purpose bombsVarious other aircraft also bombed land targets around Pearl Harbor
What type of Japanese aircraft did Japanese planes take off from during the bombing of pearl harbor?
Nakajima B5N and Aichi D3A Mitsubishi A6M Zero is a fighter plane. It was used for air control and straffing, not bombing.
What type of guns were used to attack pearl harbor?
Air plane bombs and torpedoes were
