Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 20.5"
Length: 16.5"
Code: FJBTE

The G4M had a long range and high-speed at the time of its introduction. However, it was known for its poorly-protected fuel tanks, which caused Allied fighter pilots to give it the derisive nicknames "one-shot lighter", "flying Zippo" and "flying cigar". Similarly, pilots of the Imperial Japanese Navy called the G4M the "Type One Lighter" and Hamaki (Cigar). This was due to the fact that on many occasions, it was used for low-altitude torpedo attacks where its performance advantages were negated. The "Betty"'s relatively-large size made it a large target to shoot at, and the simplified approach path on a torpedo run to attack a ship, meant for a generally easy interception.

The G4M3 had several variants. The G4M3 Model 34 is a redesigned version of the G4M2, it has an additional self-sealing fuel tanks and an improved armor protection. Its wings and tail plane were also redesigned. It is armed with two Type 92 7.7 mm machine guns located in its nose cabin and position in both side, and a Type 99 model 1 20 mm cannon position in its dorsal turret and tail. Its maximum capacity was changed to 1,000 kilogram of bombs or one 800 kilogram torpedo.

The other G4M3 variants are the G4M3a Model 34A and the G4M3 Model 36. The G4M3a Model 34A variant is a transport and antisubmarine version with a modified armament -- this aircraft though was only experimental. The G4M3 Model 36 is a prototype. It has two G4M2 Model 34 modified to Mitsubishi MK4-T Kasei 25b Ru 1,825 horsepower engines. The G4M3 Model 34 ended the trend of constantly changing the engine types and armaments in every variant when it introduced self-sealing fuel tanks and armor protection to help reduce its shortcomings when faced with predecessors.