Engineers Found ONE Thing Missing in This Japanese Bomber—And It Shocked the World

The Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” bomber was one of the most feared and misunderstood aircraft of World War II. In this documentary-style breakdown, we reveal the real reason Japanese engineers designed the G4M with no armor, no self-sealing fuel tanks, and almost no protection for its crew—a decision that changed the course of the Pacific War.

Allied pilots called it the “Flying Zippo” and the “One-Shot Lighter” because a single burst of machine-gun fire could ignite its massive wing tanks. But this wasn’t a design flaw. It was a deliberate strategic choice driven by Japan’s need for extreme long-range strike capability across the vast Pacific Ocean.

In this video, we explore:
• The origin and development of the Mitsubishi G4M Betty
• Why Japan prioritized long-range performance over crew survivability
• How the Betty dominated early Pacific battles
• The catastrophic losses at Guadalcanal and Rabaul
• The bomber’s role in the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse
• The shocking truth behind its use as a kamikaze Ohka “mother ship”
• What American intelligence discovered when they finally examined an intact Betty bomber

This is the full history, engineering analysis, and combat record of one of WWII’s most controversial aircraft. Whether you’re researching Japanese aviation, Pacific War strategy, or historic military technology, this video provides a definitive look at the bomber that became both a strategic weapon—and a death trap.

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"Engineers Found ONE Thing Missing in This Japanese Bomber—And It Shocked the World"

Disclaimer:
This video is for educational and historical analysis purposes only. It does not glorify war or promote violence.