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The Kamikaze pilots flew any type of aircraft loaded with explosives.
They were all volunteers between 17 to 24 years old.
Japanese Navy Air Force suicide pilots called Kamikaze means "Divine Wind" in Japanese also called Shinpu
Japanese Army Air Force suicide pilots were called Tokkotai - "Court Beautiful Death"
The Yokosuka MXY-7 Marudai was a piloted V-1 type weapon, developed in the Kikka Project, dropped by a G4M2 "Betty" medium bomber 23 miles from a target.
The Ohka - "Cherry Blossom" had a 2645 lb. warhead of Ammonal and a terminal velocity of 620 mph.
The suicide pilot was called Janrai Butai - "Divine Thunderbolt"
Japanese versions:
In 1943, an Argus pulse jet engine was shipped to Japan by German submarine. The Aeronautical Institute of Tokyo Imperial University and the Kawanishi Aircraft Company conducted a joint study of the feasibility of mounting a similar engine on a piloted plane. The resulting design was based on the Fieseler Fi-103 Reichenberg (Fi 103R, a piloted V-1), and was named Baika ("plum blossom").
Baika never left the design stage but technical drawings and notes suggest that two versions were under consideration: an air-launch version with the engine mounted under the fuselage, and a ground-launch version that could take off without a ramp.
Intelligence reports of the new Baika weapon are rumored to be the source of the name given to the Yokosuka MXY-7, a rocket-propelled suicide aircraft better known as the "Baka Bomb". However, as baka means "fool" or "idiot" in Japanese, and the MXY-7 was officially designated the "Ohka". The MXY-7 was usually carried by the G4M2e version of the Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" naval bomber, then the pilot lit the solid-fuel rockets and guided his flying bomb 35 km to a targeted ship.
Another Japanese Fi 103 version was the Mizuno Shinryu, a proposed rocket-powered kamikaze aircraft design which was not built.
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What was the purpose of a kamikaze pilot?
The primary target was always the oppnents aircraft carriers.
How do you spell Kamikaze?
Kamikaze is the correct spelling.
Why were kamikaze missions so effective?
Because they could take whole aircraft carriers. It's not that easy to shoot down a large group of planes flying right at you.
What is a kamikaze poliot?
The Kamikaze pilot flew his plane into US ships on a suicide mission .
Why were kamikaze attack effective?
Kamikaze attacks were effective primarily due to their element of surprise and the high stakes involved for the pilots, who were often willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. The attacks targeted Allied naval vessels, utilizing the destructive power of aircraft filled with explosives to cause significant damage. Additionally, the psychological impact of such self-sacrificial tactics instilled fear and disrupted the morale of enemy forces. The combination of these factors made kamikaze missions a potent weapon for the Japanese during World War II.
What information is there on the Kamikaze aircraft that sank the USS LST-460?
Sunk by a Kamikaze aircraft which was flew from Clark Air Base, Philippine on 21st of Dec. 1944.
What was the mission of japanese kamikaze pilots?
The mission of kamikaze pilots was to sink or damage Allied aircraft carriers and capital ships
What was the purpose of a kamikaze pilot?
The primary target was always the oppnents aircraft carriers.
Did Japan have jets during World War 2?
The Nakajima Kikka was Japan's first jet aircraft, but only two were built, and had only flown once before the war had ended. The Japanese military did make use of a kamikaze piloted rocket, however. The Yokosuka Ohka saw use against the U.S. Navy in 1945.
How did kamikaze pilots fight so effectively?
They intentionally killed themselves as they flew into aircraft carriers.
What is Tomokazu Ohka's birthday?
Tomokazu Ohka was born on March 18, 1976.
When was Tomokazu Ohka born?
Tomokazu Ohka was born on March 18, 1976.
When was Tomo Ohka born?
Tomo Ohka was born on 1976-03-18.
When was Yumi Ohka born?
Yumi Ohka was born on 1979-04-04.
Why were shot down kamikaze planes called Frances?
Not all kamikaze were Frances. Frances was the Allied code-name for a particular type of Japanese bomber. The Japanese used many different types of aircraft as kamikaze planes, such as Zero, Kate, Val, Betty, Sally, Tony, Tojo, George, Frank, etc. Female names were used for bombers & recon, and male names for fighter aircraft.
How did the kamikaze fighters fight?
They crash-dived into US Warships, preferred targets being aircraft carriers. There was no second attempt.
What was the target of Kamikazes?
The target of the Kamikaze planes and pilots were all United States Naval ships, especially the aircraft carrier.
