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FS2004/FSX Nakajima E8N1 floatplane. The Nakajima was basically an updated version of the E4N2. Of similar biplane configuration, with a central float and underwing stabilising floats, it was powered by a 433 kW Kotobuki 2 KAI 1 radial engine. Used successfully, during the Sino-Japanese War in roles which included artillery spotting and dive-bombing as well as reconnaissance, some were still operating from navy vessels at the beginning of the Pacific war, gaining the Allied codename 'Dave'. They were soon diverted to second line duties such as communications, liaison and training. Gmax model by A.F. Scrub.