Kugisho P1Y Ginga Twin-Engine Torpedo and Dive-Bomber Family
The Kugisho P1Y Ginga was a Japanese twin-engine medium bomber designed for low-altitude torpedo and dive-bombing attacks. Flight trials began in summer 1943, but unreliable Homare engines and extensive changes delayed acceptance; the Frances entered combat in spring 1945 and some aircraft were later used in special-attack missions.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Kugisho P1Y GingaYokosuka P1YP1Y1 GingaGingaAllied name Frances
- Family Name
- Kugisho P1Y Ginga
- Full Name
- Kugisho P1Y Ginga Twin-Engine Torpedo and Dive-Bomber Family
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Kugisho P1Y Ginga was a Japanese twin-engine medium bomber designed for low-altitude torpedo and dive-bombing attacks. Flight trials began in summer 1943, but unreliable Homare engines and extensive changes delayed acceptance; the Frances entered combat in spring 1945 and some aircraft were later used in special-attack missions.
- First Flight Year
- 1,943
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:26:34 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:26:34 UTC