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Kawanishi N1K1-Jb Type 11b(紫電一一乙型)
The Kawanishi N1K1-Jb is a Japanese fighter aircraft built in September 1944. This aircraft was supposed to be more aerodynamic than its predecessor. About 200 N1K1-Jb aircraft were built and served until the end of the war.
History
Engineers from the Kawanishi plant noticed that the N1K1-Ja aircraft caused a decrease in aerodynamic capabilities by mounting Type 99 cannons under the wings. Therefore, in addition to starting work on its successor (N1K2-J), it was decided to develop an improved N1K1-J aircraft. It was decided to move the Type 99 cannons to the wings. In addition, it was decided to add 250 kg bomb mounts on the wings. The prototype was ready in the second quarter of 1944, and production began around September 1944. By the end of the war, about 200 N1K1-Jb aircraft were built, which were used to defend the Japanese islands.
Art about Kawanishi N1K1-Jb
Construction description
The Kawanishi N1K1-Jb aircraft is very similar to the N1K1-Ja, but there are a few differences between them, which I will mention here.
- Removed cannons from the nacelle under the wingmen
- Two additional Type 99 model 2 cannons were mounted in the wings
- For mounting under wings for 250kg bombs
- A pair of external Type 99 cannons received an increased number of shells from 100 to 200 shells per gun
- The cannons are angled 3 degrees upwards
- Type 97 machine guns were removed from the nose, but the nose cowling was not changed
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 8,85 m
- Wingspan: 12 m
- Height: 4,05 m
- Wing area: 23,50 m2
- Empty weight: 3028 kg
- Gross weight: 3,900kg
- Powerplant: 1 × Nakajima NK9H Homare 21 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,473 kW (1,975 hp)
- Propellers: Four-blade propeller with constant rotational speed with a diameter of 3,300 mm.
Performance
- Maximum speed: 577 km/h
- Cruising speed: 375 km/h
- Range: 1650 km
- Service ceiling: 12000 m
- Rate of climb: 6,25 min to 6000 m
Armament
- Guns:
- 2 x Type 99 Model 2 20mm cannons (100 rounds per gun) in the wings
- 2 x Type 99 Model 2 20mm cannons (200 rounds per gun) in the wings
- Bombs
- 2 × 60 kg bombs or
- 2× 250 kg bombs
- Fuel dump tanks:
- 1 x 400L Dump tank under the hull
Summary
The Kawanishi N1K1-Jb is an interesting aircraft for Japan in War Thunder. Thanks to the change in the armament setting, the aircraft is more aerodynamic, which improves its flight capabilities, and a larger number of shells will allow it to destroy more enemy aircraft. In addition, two 250 kg bombs will allow this aircraft to be used in ground battles. The Kawanishi N1K1-Jb would be ideal for grouping up with the N1K1-Ja and separating them from the upgraded N1K2-J aircraft, or adding this aircraft as a premium aircraft.I encourage you to discuss in the comments and to share your own knowledge on this subject.
Finally, I apologize for the linguistic and logical errors because unfortunately English is not my main language and I had to use google translator.
Internet sources
紫電改 - Wikipedia
Kawanishi N1K - Wikipedia
Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (George) Fighter Aircraft (militaryfactory.com)
Imperial Japanese Aviation Resource Center - A Warbirds Resource Group Site
Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden / George - fighter (aviastar.org)
Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (George): Photos, History, Specification (tvd.im)
Kawaniši N1K1-Jb 11B Šiden [George] : Kawaniši / Šin-Meiwa (valka.cz)
Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden (Fioletowa Błyskawica) i N1K2-J Shiden Kai (combinedfleet.com)
Уголок неба ¦ Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden (airwar.ru)
Kawanishi N1K1-J / N1K2-J Shiden (George) Info (daveswarbirds.com)
Book sources
- Fuerzas aéreas del ejército de los Estados Unidos - page 222-226
Aviones Japonese | PDF | Fuerzas aéreas del ejército de los Estados Unidos | Avión de combate (scribd.com) - 053 Kawanishi Kyofu, Shiden, Shidenkai | PDF (scribd.com)
- (Aviation) - (ModelArt) - Kawanishi N1K1, N1K1-J, N1K2-J PDF | PDF (scribd.com)
- Japanese Aircraft of Wolrld War II : 1937-1945 ,Thomas Newdick, Edition 2 2017, page 49,97-98
And finally, good luck pilots, the emperor is counting on you.
