The Mitsubishi G4M is a twin-engine, land-based medium bomber formerly manufactured by the Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and operated by the Air Service (IJNAS) of the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945.

Nov 2, 2018 · Lieutenant Den Sudo emerges from the cockpit of his Mitsubishi G6M1-L—a “wingtip escort” heavy fighter variant of the G4M1 “Betty” bomber converted to a transport—at Ie Shima on August 19, 1945. The white-painted airplane carried officials charged with arranging details of the Japanese surrender.

Sep 3, 2015 · The Mitsubishi G4M was a land-based bomber of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service, replacing the older G3M. It was the primary land bomber of the IJN.

Nevertheless the Mitsubishi G4M was the most famous Japanese bomber of the war and the one produced in the largest quantity. The aircraft saw service throughout the war, from the first day to the last, and was well known by the Allied codename of "Betty".

May 21, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mitsubishi G4M (Betty) Navy Land-Based Medium Bomber Aircraft including pictures.

The plane that was developed was the twin-engine Mitsubishi G4M Navy Type 1 Attack Bomber. It was codenamed Betty by the Allies. It was built in greater numbers than any other Japanese bomber and it became the most famous Japanese bomber of World War II.

Jan 1, 2001 · What were all the crew positions and assignments for the G4M after July 1, 1944, specifically in units operating out of the Philippines Islands (if that matters)? 2. What Betty units were operating out of the P.I. at this time (July-October 1944)?

The G4M1 series was a twin engine design using two Mitsubishi 14 cylinder twin row Kasei-11 air cooled engines developing 1530 HP, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of 265 mph. The 1100 gallon fuel tanks gave the G4M1 an operational range of 3,100 miles.

Description: Twin-engined land-based bomber (G4M), heavy escort fighter (G6M1), bomber crew trainer (G6M1-K) or transport (G6M1-L2). All-metal construction with fabric-covered control surfaces. Accommodation: (G4M) Normal crew of seven. (G6M1) Crew of ten.

The Mitsubishi G4M ‘Betty” was a twin engine Navy Type 1 Attack Bomber designed for high-speed long-range bombing operations. It was the most famous Japanese bomber and it was built in larger numbers than any other Japanese bomber.