| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4316 |
| Military Code: | TAKA-13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yokosuka D4Y Suisei |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yokosuka D4Y Suisei |
| Aircraft Version: | Yokosuka D4Y1 Suisei |
| C/n (msn): | 4316 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | 海上自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tokyo / Yushukan Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Japan |
| Collection: | Yushukan Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2018 |
| Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
| Photo ID: | 470738 |
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This is the only complete D4Y Suisei in the world. Preserved at the Yukushan Museum in Tokyo along with the replica Ohka ('Cherry Blossom') manned kamikaze torpedo. It was discovered on Yap Island in 1972 and was restored in 1980 with help from Nihon Television. The Suisei was the fastest dive-bomber of all World War II aircraft and was actually faster than the A6M Zero. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 June 2022, and has since been viewed 889 times. |