Yokosuka D3Y

D3Y Myojo
Role Trainer
Dive bomber
Manufacturer Yokosuka
First flight 1945
Status Cancelled
Primary user IJN Navy Air Service (Intended)
Produced 1945
Number built 2 Prototypes
3 Production
Developed from Aichi D3A

The Yokosuka D3Y Myojo (明星, "Venus") was a Japanese two-seat dive bomber/trainer designed and built by the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal. Derived from the Aichi D3A, it was made nearly entirely of wood in an attempt to conserve valuable resources. Upon Japan's surrender, the project came to a halt with only a few aircraft delivered as the Navy Type 99 Bomber Trainer Myojo Model 22.


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