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Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden

Fighter · Japan · WWII (1939–1945)

Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden — Fighter
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The Kawanishi N1K was an Imperial Japanese Navy fighter aircraft which was developed in two variants. The N1K Kyōfū , a floatplane designed to support forward offensive operations where no airstrips were available. The N1K-J Shiden , a land-based version of the N1K. Contemporary pilots and Allied reports praised the N1K-J’s performance, noting its high speed and maneuverability compared with other Japanese fighters of the period.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Japan
Status
Retired
Length (ft)
29
Wingspan (ft)
39
Empty Weight (lb)
6387
MTOW (lb)
9526
Service Ceiling (ft)
39400
Range (mi)
670
Max Speed (mph)
355
Armament
Guns: 4 × Type 99 Mark 2 machine guns in the wings.; Bombs: 2 × bombs; or; 1 × drop tank