The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (雷電, "Lightning Bolt") is a single-engined, land-based fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in World War II. Its Allied reporting name was Jack.

Planes of Fame Air Museum's aircraft is the sole surviving Mitsubishi J2M Raiden in the world, a J2M3 variant. Manufactured in Nagoya, Japan and delivered in March 1944, the Museum’s J2M3 Raiden is a World War II veteran.

The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden ('Thunderbolt')(Allied codename: 'Jack') was a land-based interceptor that emphasised performance and pilot protection rather than manoeuvrability.

Nov 21, 2024 · Fitted with a Mitsubishi Kasei (火星, Mars) 14-cylinder, two-row radial engine cooled by a cooling fan mounted in the cowling behind the propeller spinner, the J2M1 Raiden was first flown on March 20, 1942, but showed lower than expected performance, cooling issues, engine vibration, and collapsing undercarriages which delayed the type’s ...

The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (雷電, "Thunderbolt") was a single-engined land-based fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in World War II. The Allied reporting name was "Jack". The J2M was designed by Jiro Horikoshi, creator …

May 5, 2016 · The J2M Raiden (translating to "Thunderbolt" and codenamed "Jack" by the Allies) was primarily used as a local defense fighter / interceptor by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). The aircraft was developed to combat the growing threat of high-flying American bombers - primarily the new Boeing B-29 "Superfortresses" being used during daylight ...

Jul 7, 2017 · Fearful of attacks by high-altitude bombers the J2m Raiden was designed for as a defensive interceptor high climbing rate and attack power. It was hardly the most nimble fighter in the world due to its large Kasei engine but it could allow it to reach the height of bombers at a …

Nov 19, 2024 · Powered by the 14-cylinder Mitsubishi Kasei radial engine, the J2M could reach speeds of up to 375 mph and had an exceptional climb rate of 5,820 feet per minute. Armed with four powerful 20mm cannons, it was capable of dealing devastating damage to Allied bombers.

The Mitsubishi J2M, also known as the “Raiden” (which means “Thunderbolt” in Japanese), was a single-seat fighter aircraft developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It was designed to intercept Allied bombers at high altitude and to defend Japan against potential invasion.

The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was designed by the same team that had designed the famous A6M Zero, though the Raiden was not as successful as its predecessor. The emphasis on the design was for a quick-response interceptor, and the requirements for the aircraft specified that it to climb to 19,685 feet (6000 meters) in about five minutes, and have ...