1. WHY BETTY BOMBED.
- Author
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WILKINSON, STEPHAN
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MITSUBISHI G4M (Bomber) , *BOMBERS (Airplanes) , *FLAMMABLE materials , *WORLD War II , *AIRPLANE design ,JAPAN. Air Force - Abstract
The article examines the failed designed of the Mitsubishi G4M1 "Betty" bomber aircraft used by Japan during World War II. Information is provided on the specifications of the bomber's artillery and engine, noting the flammability of the airplane when struck by enemy fire. The article goes on to cover efforts by Mitsubishi to redesign a safer, less flammable version of the "Betty."
- Published
- 2018