Kyushu J7W
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| Kyushu J7W1 Shinden | ||
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| Missing image Kyushu_J7W_Shinden.jpg Kyushu J7W Shinden | ||
| Description | ||
| Role | Fighter | |
| Crew | 1 | |
| First Flight | August 3 1945 | |
| Manufacturer | Kyushu Hikoki | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 9.66 m | 31 ft 8 in |
| Wingspan | 11.11 m | 36 ft 5 in |
| Height | 3.92 m | 12 ft 10 in |
| Wing area | 20.5 m² | 220 ft² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | 3,645 kg | 8,019 lb |
| Loaded | 4,928 kg | 10,841 lb |
| Maximum takeoff | 5,288 kg | 11,663 lb |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1x Mitsubishi Ha-43 12 | |
| Power | 1,589 kW | 2,130 hp |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h | 469 mph |
| Range | 850 km | 531 miles |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m | 39,360 ft |
| Rate of climb | 750 m/min | 2,460/min |
| Wing loading | 240 kg/m² | 49lb/ft² |
| Power/Mass | 0.32 kW/kg | 0.20 hp/lb |
| Avionics | ||
| Avionics | ||
| Armament | ||
| Guns | 4x 30 mm Type 5 cannon | |
| Bombs | Up to 120 kg (264 lb) | |
The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (震電, "Magnificent Lightning") fighter was a World War II Japanese propeller driven aircraft that was built in a canard design. The wings were attached to the tail section and stabilizers were on the front. The propeller was also in the rear. It was expected to be a highly manuverable interceptor, but only two were finished before the end of war. Plans were also drawn up for a jet-powered version (J7W2), but this never left the drawing board. This design is the equivalent of the German Dornier Do 335.
The J7W was developed for the Imperial Japanese Navy as a specific response to the B-29 Superfortress raids on the Japanese homeland. It was to be operated from land bases. The canard concept was tested first by building a number of gliders with this layout, designated MXY6.
The first prototype, which was the only one that flew, is currently stored at the National Air and Space Museum.
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