Aichi M6A

M6A Seiran
M6A1
General information
TypeSubmarine-launched dive / torpedo bomber
ManufacturerAichi Kokuki KK
Primary userImperial Japanese Navy Air Service
Number built28 (inc. 2 M6A1-K landplane prototypes)
History
Manufactured1943–1945
Introduction date1945
First flightNovember 1943
Retired1945

The Aichi M6A Seiran (晴嵐, "Clear Sky Storm"[1]) is a submarine-launched attack floatplane designed for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was intended to operate from I-400 class submarines whose original mission was to conduct aerial attacks against the United States.

  1. ^ Sakaida, p. 20