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What weapons did Japan use during Pearl Harbor?
Table 1: Japanese Bombs and Torpedoes at Pearl Harbor
| Weapon | Weight | Second Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Type 91 Model 2 torpedo | 838 kg 205 kg warhead | |
| Type 99 Model 5 ordinary (anti-ship) bomb | 800 kg | |
| Type 98 land bomb | 250 kg | B5N2 Kates |
| Type 97 land bomb | 60 kg | B5N2 Kates |
What types of planes did the Japanese use in their second wave attack?
It started its attack at 07.55 a.m. The second wave had 170 planes in it and attacked Pearl Harbor at 08.54 a.m. They took off from the aircraft carriers Akaga, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Zuikaku and Shokaku….Pearl Harbor 1941.
| USS Detroit | Slight damage |
|---|---|
| USS Nevada | Heavy damage |
| USS Arizona | Sunk |
| USS Vestal | Heavy damage |
| USS West Virginia | Sunk |
How many planes did Japan lose at Pearl Harbor?
29 aircraft
The Japanese lost 29 aircraft and 5 midget submarines in the attack. One Japanese soldier was taken prisoner and 129 Japanese soldiers were killed. Out of all the Japanese ships that participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor only one, the Ushio, survived until the end of the war.
What weapons were used in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The weapons used during the attack on Pearl Harbor included bombs, torpedoes, machine guns and anti-aircraft guns.
What was the name of the Japanese plane at Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 Wing of a Japanese Navy Type 97 Carrier Attack Plane (“Kate”) that crashed at the Naval Hospital, Pearl Harbor, during the attack. This plane came from the aircraft carrier Kaga. Its “Rising Sun” insignia has been largely cut away by souvenir hunters.
What was the result of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The attack on Pearl Harbor that catapulted the United States into World War II was a devastating blow, and forced the hand of the US to join the Second World War. The attack killed 2,403 US personnel, including 68 civilians, and destroyed or damaged 19 US Navy ships, including 8 battleships.
How many Type 97s were used at Pearl Harbor?
Only about 100 were made, and were used operationally only during the Pearl Harbor attack. The Type 97 had a 5.5 kilometre range. Japanese forces in the water were very strong, and consisted of two heavy cruisers, 35 submarines, two light cruisers, nine oilers, two battleships, and 11 destroyers.