Quickest/best way to get some more Japanese strike aircraft into the game

[HarryKlein]

Originally Posted by IceFire

should focus on China/Burma/India and focus on one or two major battles where lots of air power was used .

This would make an excellent choice.

Originally Posted by IceFire

In terms of use the D3A1 is very slow but the A2 gives it some speed and climbing power. Unfortunately no further armament options.

While waiting for a possible D3A2, you can use the A6M2 as an alternative in your missions,
although this solution lacks of variety.
Around february 44 a unit of A6M2 was embarked on the Ryuho. The aircrafts fitted with 250kg bombs were used as shallow dive bombers.