ATOMIC
BLOSSOM
After receiving V2 rocket plans,
plutonium, and uranium oxide snuck into Japan
by German U-boat No.234, the Imperial Japanese
applied their new technology to the pre-existing
Cherry Blossom kamikaze plane. This new jet
was to function as a human piloted atomic bomb
to be deployed from bombers during the defense
of Japan.
Key Features:
Large detonation hammer ensures the bomb explodes
upon impact in case the air burst mechanisms
fail.
40mm guns fixed to main fuselage after brave
Allied pilots began trying to detonate the Blossoms
prior to their goal by flying their planes straight
into the Blossom's path.
Rotationally adjustable vents allow the plane
a slight degree of directional correction after
being launched from a heavy bomber.
The canopy and tail are the only recognizable
parts left of the Blossom's fuselage which has
been adapted from the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter
aircraft.
The canopy is welded shut after the pilot has
entered the cockpit.
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