The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (彗星, Suisei, "Comet"; Allied reporting name "Judy") is a two-seat carrier-based dive bomber developed by the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Development of the aircraft began in 1938.

On March 20, 18 Suisei were intercepted, one managed to hit the destroyer USS Powell. 10 days later, 2 "Judy" hit USS Indianapolis, flagship of Admiral Spruance. The battle of Okinawa also saw heavy use of the "Judy", bith in traditional" bomb attacks and as kamikazes.

Jul 10, 2023 · The Judy was designed as a bomber but also reconnaissance model and by 1945 it’s performances were good enough to motovate the creation of an efficient night fighter equipped the same way as specialize types in the Luftwaffe by 1945. The V2 prototype shown to the Japanese at Heinkel in 1937.

Jul 7, 2017 · The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (translating to "Comet" and nicknamed "Judy" by the Allies) was a capable dive bomber serving the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War.

May 19, 2019 · In 1944 a D4Y2 airframe was fitted with a 1,164 kw (1,560 hp) Mitsubishi MK8P Kinsei 62 radial engine, this new model becoming known as the D4Y3 (Susei Carrier Bomber Model 33). The D4Y4 was a variant designed for the suicide mission role and was a single-seater with the Mitsubishi Kinsei engine and an 800 kg (1,764 lb) bomb.

Yokosuka Type 2 Carrier Recoansn-Dive Bomber Suisei / D4Y. Nicknamed Suisei 彗星 meaning "comet". Code named Judy. Built as a replacement for the D3A Val and entered service in large numbers in 1943. Powered by Aichi Atsuta liquid cooled V-12 engine (based on Geramn Daimler-Benz DB 600G).

Yokosuka/Kugisho D4Y2 Susei (Comet) Navy Type 2 Carrier Reconnaissance Plane Model 33 (Judy). The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (彗星, Suisei, "Comet"; Allied reporting name "Judy") is a two-seat carrier-based dive bomber developed by the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1942 to 1945 during the Second ...

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F-Toys Kit No. 603279 - Yokosuka D4Y2 Type 12 Suisei "Judy" Scale: 1/72. Contents & Media: 70 in green styrene (some pre-painted), three clear parts, one decal sheet with markings for three airframes. Price: $49.20 US plus Shipping from Hobby …

Lacking AI radar and having a slow climbing speed, the D4Y2-S was rather ineffective as a night fighter. The Kit The FineMolds Judy comes in a top open box with nice artwork on the top.