NAKAJIMA G5N

The 'Nakajima G5N Shinzan' (Mountain Recess) was a Japanese heavy bomber of World War II. It was a four-engine, mid-wing monoplane with a tricycle undercarriage and twin tailfins.

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Design and development

Operational history

Operators

Specifications (G5N1)

References

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Design and development

The Shinzan was a long-range, heavy bomber developed using technology from the Douglas DC-4E airliner. It first flew on 10 April 1941.

Operational history

Only a mere seven Shinzans were built. They were used as long-range transports by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Shinzan was allocated the Allied reporting code-name "Liz".

Operators

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★ Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service

Specifications (G5N1)

References

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