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Nakajima C6N Saiun
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Nakajima C6N Saiun

1943 reconnaissance aircraft by Nakajima

Overview

The Nakajima C6N Saiun is a carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft designed and produced by the Japanese aviation manufacturer Nakajima Aircraft Company. Flown by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) during World War II, the Allied reporting name was Myrt. A relatively advanced design for its time, it was the fastest carrier-based aircraft to be under service by Japan during the conflict.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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