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-based version...

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 airplane: the N1K2-J Shiden Kai (‘sheeden-kie’ or Violet …

The N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (Japanese for "Violet Lightning--Improved") was the best fighter used in significant numbers by the Japanese Navy during World War II. Known by the Allies as the "George," this maneuverable, heavily-armed fighter was a formidable opponent in the closing months of the war.

Jun 6, 2023 · Few aircraft in history have undergone a transformation as radical as that experienced by the Kawanishi N1K. Initially designed as a floatplane fighter for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War, it was eventually redesigned and produced as a land-based fighter.

Produced too late in World War II to mount a challenge to U.S. air superiority, the N1K2, code named "George" by the Allies, is an example of significant Japanese advances in technology during...

The 343rd Naval Air Group (第三四三海軍航空隊, Dai San-Yon-San Kaigun Kōkūtai) was an aircraft and airbase garrison unit of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the Pacific campaign of World War II.

Jun 13, 2016 · N1K2-J with de-rated Ha-45-21 engine achieved 611km/h at 6000m whilst Ki-84 with the Ha-45-11 engine achieved 624km/h at 6000m at Military Power. Note: Taic used calcaulations to state Ki-84 top speed. the drag coefficient is a bit overoptimistic.

Single-engine, low-wing monoplane, conventional layout with tailwheel landing gear. GEORGE is the unlikely Allied nickname for the best Japanese naval fighter produced in quantity during World War II. The official Japanese name and designation …

The N1K2-Ja was the best fighter used in significant numbers by the Japanese Navy during WWII. The Japanese developed the Shiden Kai to counter high-flying B-29s.

The Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai meaning "Violet Lightning, Improved" was a derivative of the N1K1 Kyofu (Rex) floatplane fighter and N1K1-J Shiden fighter. Produced for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) between December 1943 until July 1945. The Shiden-Kai proved to be one of the best all-round fighter aircraft of the Pacific War.