World War II Database

Contributor: C. Peter Chen

ww2dbaseThe E13A Type Zero Reconnaissance Seaplanes were designed in 1937, though they did not enter production until 1940. However, they were the standard seaplanes of the Japanese Navy by the opening of the Pacific War in 1941. They operated as spotters from cruisers, reconnaissance aircraft from carriers and land bases, and personnel transports. At times, they also performed coastal patrol and search and rescue duties. These aircraft were designed by Aichi Kokuki KK, but the majority of the 1,418 E13A aircraft built were built by Kyushu Hikoki KK (1,237 units). At the very end of the war, some of these aircraft were used in special attack (Kamikaze) missions.

ww2dbaseThe Allied code name for E13A aircraft was "Jake".

SPECIFICATIONS

E13A1

Machinery	One Mitsubishi Kinsei 43 14-cylinder radial engine rated at 1,080hp
Armament	1x7.7mm flexible rear Type 92 machine gun, 250kg of bombs
Crew	3
Span	14.50 m
Length	11.31 m
Height	4.70 m
Wing Area	36.00 m²
Weight, Empty	2,642 kg
Weight, Loaded	3,640 kg
Weight, Maximum	4,000 kg
Speed, Maximum	375 km/h
Rate of Climb	8.20 m/s
Service Ceiling	8,720 m
Range, Normal	2,100 km

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