Now Viewing: zuiun_(kantai_collection)Tag type: Character 瑞雲 (Auspicious Clouds) Zuiuns are seaplane bombers in the game Kantai_Collection based on the historic Aichi E16A Zuiun [1]. In Kantai Collection fanart Zuiuns are sometimes depicted as small, toy-size seaplanes. "Derived from floatplanes, Zuiun was developed as a reconnaissance plane able to dive-bomb." "Although quite obscure in-game, the Zuiun (along with the Mitsubishi F1M2) represented the pinnacle of Japanese seaplane development. This was a result of Japan's obsession with multi-role seaplane which arose from battles with Chinese forces during the 1930s. It was initially intended to be carried by cruisers and carry out preemptive strikes on enemy aircraft carriers to secure air superiority, as the Japanese Navy disliked placing reconnaissance aircraft on aircraft carriers, which took up valuable space needed for fighters and attack aircraft (this was the reason that the Mogami_(Kantai_Collection) was fitted with a seaplane deck). The Zuiun was equipped with 2 20mm guns, 1 13mm gun, and was able to carry a single 250kg bomb. It was also fitted with dive brakes similar to the German-designed Ju-87 Stuka. Moreover, it could fly as far as Zero fighters (about 2500km), and was ridiculously fast as a floatplane at 448km/h. Like many other Japanese aircraft, it never saw its full potential exhibited as a result of a delayed development schedule and Japan's dwindling production capabilities as the war progressed." From < kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Zuiun > In some Kantai Collection fanart Hyuuga_(Kantai_Collection) is depicted as being obsessed with Zuiuns. [1] Aichi E16A Zuiun: < en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aichi_E16A > Other Wiki Information Last updated: 01/05/16 10:52 PM by surveyork This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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