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G4M1 'Betty'



G4M1 'Betty'

Engine:
2 x MK4A Kasei 11
Power:
2 x 1,530 HP

Maximum speed: 383km/h at sea level and 425km/h at 4200m
Range: 6000km

Armament:
• Nose - 1 x 7.7mm Type92 MG (500rpg/33sec)
• Dorsal Gunner -
1 x 7.7mm Type92 MG (500rpg/33sec)
Left and Right Waist Gunner - 1 x 7.7mm Type92 MG (500rpg/33sec)
Tail Gunner - 1 x 20mm Type 99 cannon (250rpg/28sec)
• 1 x Type91 torpedo (800 kg)
• Up to 1000kg of bombs

Advantages:
• Easy to fly
• Reliable
• Excellent defensive coverage

Disadvantages:
• Poor damage threshold
• Low bomb load

PILOT NOTES:
• The aircraft is equipped with a two-stage supercharger.
Consider switching supercharger speed around 3000m
• Unlike most other bombers with only machine guns for defensive armament, the Betty has a 20mm cannon in the tail. It can be absolutely devastating.