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 to support forward offensive operations where no airstrips were available, and the N1K-J Shiden (紫電, "Violet Lightning", reporting name George), a land ...

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The Nakajima B6N Tenzan (天山, Tenzan, "Heavenly Mountain"; Allied reporting name: "Jill") was the Imperial Japanese Navy 's standard carrier -borne torpedo bomber during the final years of World War II and the successor to the B5N "Kate".

Jun 13, 2016 · On the right hand side are the actual japanese flight tests results on the Prorotype N1K2-J which was using derated Ha-45-21 since the engine was suffering issues at the time. It achieved 611km/h at 6000m at military Power and it could climb to …

Jan 3, 2018 · The N1K may have the most unusual development of any successful type in World War II. It started life as a float plane fighter, intended to replace the A6M2-N Rufe.

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 considered by both its pilots and opponents to be one of the finest land-based fighters flown by the Japanese during World War II.

Mar 3, 2015 · N1K1: only standard type as floatplane, which was used from early 1943. N1K2: reserved name for an intended model with larger engine, not built.

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Aug 1, 2020 · When we get to the N1K1-J, we're looking at low 400 mph, a bit over 4,000 fpm rate of climb, very good roll rate, and 4 x 20 mm cannons. Altogether a formidable airplane. It would definitely out-roll a hellcat, but I'm not too sure it would out-turn one ... maybe.

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...