© 1997 Joao Paulo
Julião Matsuura
Mistubishi B5M1
Allied Code Name: "Mabel"
(Scanned from René J. Francillion "Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War" - Putnam - 1979)
UNITS ALLOCATED
Unknown.
TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Single-engined three-seat carrier-borne torpedo-bomber.
All-metal construction with fabric-covered control surfaces.
Accommodation: Crew of three comprising pilot, observer/navigator/bomb-aimer
and radio operator/gunner, in enclosed cockpit.
Powerplant: One 1,000 hp Mitsubishi Kinsei 43.
- One flexible rear-firing 7.7 mm Type 92 machine-gun.
- Bomb-load: 800 kg of bombs or one 800 kg torpedo.
