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Mitsubishi G4M2a model 24 ostu (一式陸上攻撃機二四乙型)
The Mitsubishi G4M2a model 24 ostu is a Japanese long-range medium bomber designed to improve the defense capabilities of the G4M2a model 24 / model 24 Ko bombers. This aircraft was put into production in 1944, about 170 aircraft of this version were built.
History
After the creation of the G4M2a Model 24 bomber, it was quickly found that its defensive armament was insufficient, and it was decided to improve the defensive armament, just like in the G4M2 model 22 bombers. The first attempt to improve the defense capabilities was the G4M2a model 24 ko version, which instead of machine guns had Type 92 cannons installed, the Type 99 model 1 guns were installed in the side gunners’ positions. However, during production, it was found that the production of the better Type 99 model 2 cannons was high enough, which were more rapid firing and had a higher projectile velocity. The new version of the aircraft was designated G4M2a model 24 ostu and was introduced into service in 1944. Although the G4M2a model 24 ostu still had the problems of its previous versions, its defensive capabilities improved significantly, so the aircraft was produced in larger numbers. These bombers served until the end of the war.
Construction description
The Mitsubishi G4M2a model 24 ost bomber is structurally identical to the G4M2a bomber in the 24 model. The only difference is the defensive armament used. The dorsal and tail turrets were equipped with a Type 99 model 2 20 mm cannon instead of the Type 99 model 1 cannon, and Type 99 model 2 cannons were installed in the side positions instead of 7.7 mm Type 92 machine guns.
General characteristics
- Crew: 7-8
- Length: 19,63 m
- Wingspan: 24,89 m
- Height: 4,80 m
- Wing area: 78,125 m2
- Empty weight: 8160 kg (?)
- Gross weight: 12000 kg (?)
- Maximum Take-off Weight: 15395 kg
- Powerplant: 2 x Mitsubishi MK4T Kasei 25 engines with take-off power of 1,342 kW (1,825 hp)
- Propellers: four-bladed fixed speed propeller with a diameter of 3,400 mm
Performance
- Maximum speed: 442 km/h (?)
- Cruising speed: 315 km/h (?)
- Range: 4720 km
- Maximum Range: 6060 km
- Service ceiling: 8950 m
- Climb Rate: ?
- Rate of climb: 13,34 min to 5000 m
Armament
- Guns:
- 1 x Type 92 7.7 mm movable machine gun on the tip of the nose (582 rounds)
- 2 x Type 92 movable machine gun caliber 7.7 mm on the sides of the nose (582 rounds)(optional)
- 2 x Type 99 Model 2 movable cannons behind the wings on the sides of the fuselage
- 1 x Type 99 Model 2 Dorsal Turret Mobile Cannon
- 1 x Type 99 Model 2 Tail Turret Mobile Cannon
- Bombs
- 1 x 800 kg bombs
- 2 x 500 kg bombs
- 4 x 250 kg bombs
- 12 x 60 kg bombs
- 1 x Type 91 aerial torpedo (all versions)
Radar equipment
- 1 x H6 Radar in the Nose
Armour
- 30 mm rubber cover on the underside of the wing fuel tanks
- 10 mm armor plate to protect behind the upper turret
- Probably also armored pilots’ seats
Special thanks
@Rowiek
Summary
The Mitsubishi G4M2a model 24 ostu is an interesting aircraft for Japan in War Thunder. This bomber has great self-defense capabilities and powerful anti-ship armament (Type 91 Kai 7 torpedo). This bomber would be a very good addition to the TT, but it would also be a good aircraft as a premium or event. I encourage you to discuss in the comments and to share your own knowledge on this subject.
Finally, I apologize for the linguistic and logical errors because unfortunately English is not my main language and I had to use google translator.
Internet sources
一式陸上攻撃機 - Wikipedia
一式陸上攻撃機/三菱Mitsubishi G4M | 大日本帝国軍 主要兵器
Type 91 torpedo - Wikipedia
Mitsubishi G4M - Wikipedia
G4M, Betty Long Range Bomber, Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi G4M Betty
Mitsubishi G4M (Betty) Navy Land-Based Medium Bomber Aircraft
Mitsubishi G4M
Уголок неба ¦ Mitsubishi G4M
Book sources
- Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War page 378-387
- La Aviación Japonesa en la Segunda Guerra mundial (Japanese aviation in World War II) page 277-286
Aviones Japonese | PDF | Fuerzas aéreas del ejército de los Estados Unidos | Avión de combate - Japanese Aircraft of Wolrld War II : 1937-1945 ,Thomas Newdick, Edition 2 2017, page 25-28
- Wydawnictwo Militaria No.67 Mitsubishi G4M “Betty”
(Wydawnictwo Militaria No.67) Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” | PDF - Aircraft Profile 210 - Mitsubishi G4M Betty
(Aircraft Profile 210) - Mitsubishi G4M Betty PDF | PDF - Bunrindo - Famous Airplanes of The World 59 - Mitsubishi G4M 'Hamaki ’ Army Type 1 Attack Bomber
Bunrindo - Famous Airplanes of The World 59 - Mitsubishi G4M 'Hamaki ’ Army Type 1 Attack Bomber | PDF
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