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Identification of Aircraft: Japanese Fighters 96 and 97

This documentary short film instructs pilots and ground forces on the proper identification of the Japanese fighter aircraft 96 & 97 (two versions of the same aircraft). The American fighter P-36 is compared and contrasted as the American plane most likely to be mistaken for this Japanese plane. Animated comparisons of the planes from various angles and recommendations for the best angle of attack against this Japanese aircraft are depicted.

Release DateJanuary 24, 1943
StatusReleased
Original TitleIdentification of Aircraft: Japanese Fighters 96 and 97
Runtime 12min
Budget
Revenue
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesU.S. Army Signal Corps