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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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What type of battle was Pearl Harbor?

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