The Kawanishi N1K is an Imperial Japanese Navy fighter aircraft which was developed in two forms: the N1K Kyōfū (強風, "Strong Wind", Allied reporting name Rex), a floatplane designed …

Jul 27, 2020 · Many people know the Mitsubishi Zero fighter that Japanese pilots flew throughout World War II. Less well-known is that Japan developed another exceptionally good fighter …

Jun 6, 2023 · The Kawanishi N1K, nicknamed “Shiden” by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), and known as “George” by the Allies, was one of the most formidable fighter aircraft to emerge …

The Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (紫電 "Violet Lightning") was an Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service land-based version of the N1K. Assigned the Allied codename "George", the N1K-J was …

The Kawanishi N1K is an Imperial Japanese Navy fighter aircraft, developed in two forms: the N1K Kyōfū (強風, "Strong Wind", Allied reporting name "Rex"), afloatplane designed to support …

Jun 14, 2016 · Despite some early setbacks in design, the Kawanishi N1K1-J "Shiden" (or "violet lightning" - codenamed "George" by the Allies), was an exemplary fighter that was capable of …

Feb 27, 2020 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (Rex) Floatplane Fighter / Interceptor Aircraft including pictures.

Known by the Allies as the "George," this maneuverable, heavily-armed fighter was a formidable opponent in the closing months of the war. The Shiden Kai was considerably better than the …

The Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden, nicknamed ‘George’, was a highly agile Japanese fighter plane in World War II. It was equipped with four Type 99 20 mm cannons, making it formidable in air-to …

Sep 14, 2019 · Kawanishi N1K1 Kyōfū (“Strong Wind”, Allied Code Name: Rex) floatplane fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy. By 1943 Japan was on the defensive and in gradual retreat. …