The Aichi E13A (Allied reporting name: "Jake") is a long-range reconnaissance seaplane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1941-45. Numerically the most important floatplane of the IJN, it could carry a crew of three and a bombload of 250 kg (550 lb).

Apr 21, 2024 · The Aichi E13A Reisu "Jake" was the main reconnaissance floatplane of the Imperial Japanese Navy in WW2, with some 1418 produced until 1945.

The Aichi E13A ("Jake" in allied nomenclature codes) was a long-range reconnaissance seaplane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1941 to 1945 and numerically the most important. It proved agile and versatile as well, carrying a bomb load of 250 kg (550 lb) and able once to shoot down a Boeing B-29.

Jan 5, 2023 · The Aichi E13A ‘Jake’ was a long-range reconnaissance plane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It became Imperial Japan’s most important floatplane and would serve until the war’s end, notoriously in the form of …

The Aichi E13A (Allied reporting name: Jake) was a long-range reconnaissance seaplane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1941 to 1945. Numerically the most important floatplane of the IJN, it could carry a crew of three and a bombload of 250 kg (550 lb).

The E13A is a seaplane scout aircraft developed by Aichi Aircraft Co. Allies gave it the code name Jake. In 1937, the Imperial Japanese Navy instructed Kawanishi Aircraft Works and Aichi Aircraft to develop a successor to the Type 94 seaplane reconnaissance aircraft, the …

May 19, 2019 · The E13A received the Allied name ‘Jake” for record purposes. The type was used extensively throughout the Pacific campaign and, in addition to reconnaissance operations, was used for air-sea-rescue, staff transport, shipping attack, and eventually kamikaze missions.

The Aichi E13A (Allied reporting name:"Jake") is a long-range reconnaissance seaplane used by the ImperialJapanese Navy (IJN) from 1941 to 1945. Numerically the most important floatplane of the IJN, it could carry a crew of three and a bombload of 250 kg(550 lb).

Dec 8, 2008 · Aichi’s own tests revealed that the E13A was the better aircraft, with its more powerful 1,060hp Mitsubishi Kinsei 43 engine more than making up for its extra weight. The Japanese Navy had also decided that it preferred the three engine designs, and so work on the two-seat E12A and E12N was suspended.

Designed and built by Aichi Kokuki K. K. as a long range seaplane for use by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Navy Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane 零式水上偵察機. Known in the Japanese as Reisen Shiki Sui Tei, pronounced "Zero Skee Sue Tei". Allied code name "Jake".