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Truk was the C6N reconnaissance base

The relevant C6N mission operated from Truk, which changes a range comparison based on Tokyo.

Nakajima C6N Saiun Naval Reconnaissance Truk Atoll

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Question

What about the C6N's range from Tokyo with a drop tank?

Short answer

The reconnaissance aircraft for this operation were operating from Truk, not Tokyo.

Notes

The operating base matters to the range comparison. The Tan operation used Truk, so a range comparison based on Tokyo does not describe the mission under discussion.