The Navy Carrier Torpedo Bomber Tenzan or Nakajima B6N was codenamed Jill by the Allies. It was the replacement of the famous Nakajima B5N Kate torpedo bomber and although more B6Ns were built than B5Ns the plane never achieved the spectacular success of its predecessor. It entered service in the second half of 1943 but wouldnt be used on a large scale until June 1944 during the air and sea battles in the Philippine Sea for the Mariana Islands. Later it would be used in Taiwan the Philippines Iw