A Mitsubishi G4M1; with a non-standard roundel - a white square instead of the white circle surrounding the hinomaru. When used for medium- to high-altitude bombing against stationary land targets like supply depots, seaports or airfields, it was much harder to intercept.

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.

Two Mitsubishi MK4E Kasei 15 fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radials rated at 1,530 hp for take-off, 1,400 hp at 2,600 m and 1,280 hp at 6,000 m, driving three-blade metal propellers (G4M1 Model 12).

The G4M1 (Model 12) was powered by two, 1,530 hp (1,140 kW) Kasei 15 engines. The improved engines had a higher power rating at altitude, to enable it to fly above the ceiling of light anti-aircraft fire. Flat glazed panels replaced the fuselage …

These MK4E-engined aircraft have often (erroneously) been referred as the G4M1 Model 12. Summer 1942: Propeller spinners introduced.

May 23, 2024 · The G4M1 Model 11, was a multipurpose twin engine bomber, and was an all metal, mid wing design. Its semi-monocoque fuselage was built as two halves, joined at the 24th bulkhead for ease of construction.

May 21, 2018 · With its pair of Mitsubishi MK4A-11 "Kasei" 14-cylinder radial engines of 1,530 horsepower each, the G4M1 (Model 11) managed a maximum speed of 265 miles per hour (cruising at 195mph), a range out to 1,770 miles and a service ceiling up to 28,000 feet. Rate-of-climb was 1,800 feet-per-minute.

Sep 3, 2015 · Mitsubishi G4M1 : Role: Land-based bomber: Crew: 7: pilot, co-pilot, navigator/bombardier, radio operator/gunner, three gunners: Powerplant: 2x Mitsubishi Kasei 11 (1 ...

Feb 24, 2015 · Specifications (G4M1, Model 11) General characteristics Crew: 7 (main-pilot, co-pilot, navigator/bombardier/nose gunner, captain/top turret gunner, radio operator/waist gunner, engine mechanic/waist gunner, tail gunner)

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.