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**Mike Irwin** · November 10, 2012, 10:32 AM

Regarding 0 vs 00 designation, the Japanese made a conscious decision to start at 0 and use single digits until they got to 10.

That designation system was supplemented by the Ki designation used for various types of aircraft.

The entire Japanese procurement and designation system was a boondoggle in large part because the Army and Navy were so competitive and often very much in conflict with each other.

November 10, 2012, 10:32 AM	#43
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,102	Regarding 0 vs 00 designation, the Japanese made a conscious decision to start at 0 and use single digits until they got to 10. That designation system was supplemented by the Ki designation used for various types of aircraft. The entire Japanese procurement and designation system was a boondoggle in large part because the Army and Navy were so competitive and often very much in conflict with each other. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.