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J7W Shinden

Kyūshū Hikōki K.K. · Interceptor · WWII (1939–1945)

J7W Shinden — Interceptor
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The Kyūshū J7W Shinden is a World War II Japanese prototype, propeller-driven fighter plane with wings at the rear of the fuselage, a nose-mounted canard, and a pusher engine.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Manufacturer
Kyūshū Hikōki K.K.
Operator
Imperial Japanese Navy
Primary Role
Interceptor
Status
Development
Service Entry
1945
Produced
2
Engine
1× 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
2130 hp
Length (ft)
32
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
8036
MTOW (lb)
11526
Service Ceiling (ft)
39370
Range (mi)
529
Max Speed (mph)
466
Armament
Guns: 4× Type 5 cannon with 60 rpg; Bombs: 4× or 4× bombs