Now Viewing: kaiten_(weapon)Tag type: General 回天 A bizarre weapon in late World_War_II Japan's collection of such things, the Kaiten, or "return to heaven" was a large manned torpedo based of the infamous Type 93 "Long Lance" employed by the Imperial_Japanese_Navy for suicide attacks, not unlike kamikaze pilots. It was of questionable use and exceptionally dangerous to both those handling them and the pilots; around 200 Kaiten trainees, mechanics and hosts (the Kaiten were fired from other ships or submarines) were killed while attempting to employ Kaiten. Kaitens only sank 3 ships. From danbooru.donmai.us/wiki_pages/65150 See also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiten Other Wiki Information Last updated: 05/07/16 3:11 AM by surveyork This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
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