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Re: Japanese Effectiveness Against B-29 Raids
Good point Nick. A trip to Tokyo took roughly 13 to 14 hours there and back, just under a 3,600 mile round trip. Which was pretty much the limit for the B-29. Actual time over the defended territory was approximately 2 to 3 hours, dependant on the strength of the jet stream. Targets lower down on the island of Honshu, or Kyusho, meant longer time over enemy territory
The Japanese usually had adequate warning, as they had radar sites all along the coast, and out to sea on small islands Hachijo-Jima. This site allowed a three hour warning to fighter defense units, giving ample time for fighters to scramble and gain maximum altltude
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