The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka (櫻花 [1], Ōka, "cherry blossom"; 桜花 in modern orthography) is a purpose-built, rocket-powered human-guided kamikaze attack-aircraft [2] deployed by Japan against Allied ships in the Pacific Ocean theater toward the end of World War II.

Late in World War II, the Dai-ichi Kaigun Koku Gijitsusho (1st Naval Air Technical Arsenal) at Yokosuka, Japan, designed the MXY7-K1 to teach less experienced pilots to fly the Model 11 "Ohka" (Cherry Blossom) kamikaze suicide rocket bomb.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944 marked the first appearance of Kamikazes during WWII. By 1945, they were a terrifying threat. The MXY-7 Ohka was designed to be the ultimate Kamikaze weapon. Imperial Navy Ensign Mitsuo Ohta conceived one of the war's most simple and barbaric weapons.

Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka (Baka Bombs). The Japanese were at a crossroads with the continued success of the Allies, which called for desperate acts to survive. During the Okinawa Campaign, the Japanese utilized the Yokosuka MXY-7 Okha "Baka Bomb" against U.S. Navy warships. USS West Virginia (BB-48) is believed to be the first ship damaged by a Baka Bomb on April 1.

The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka was a purpose-built, rocket-powered human-guided kamikaze attack aircraft employed by Japan against Allied ships towards the end of World War II. United States sailors gave the aircraft the nickname "Baka, " which means "fool" or "idiot" in Japanese.

Jan 13, 2024 · The Ohka was a desperate attempt by Japan to use terror weapons to win World War II. It failed. “Desperate times call for desperate measures,” the saying goes.

1939-1945 / WORLD WAR II ERA Yokosuka Model 11 Ohka. Single Seat Kamikaze-Suicide Bomber

Jun 22, 2022 · It was a purpose-built, rocket-powered human-guided kamikaze attack aircraft developed and used by Japan against Allied ships during World War II’s Pacific War.

Dec 1, 2021 · Ohka, a 2 Minute History: The Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944, marked the first official deployment of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s “shinpū tokubetsu kōgeki tai” (“divine wind special attack units”), which conducted “kamikaze” attacks against U.S. Navy warships.

Feb 16, 2022 · The Ohka was a true terror weapon in every sense of the word. And yet, it could still not help Japan win World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25, 1944, marked the first official deployment of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s “shinpū tokubetsu kōgeki tai” (“divine wind special attack units”), which conducted “kamikaze” […]