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Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai

Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai 2025-03-27

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Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)

Unit: Yokosuka Kokutai, Yokosuka Airfield, Japan April 1945
Pilot: unknown

The N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (Japanese for "Violet Lightning") 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.

The Shiden Kai was considerably better than the Japanese Navy's most common fighter, the A6M...
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Captain Kurt

Another great aircraft,thank you very much.Actually it's the only Japanese aircraft I fly.

Maybe Skylane will do a Defense of Japan campaign for it.

Hiede
 
Thank you for this nice Shiden-kai Captain. :applause: Until now I never really understood the visual differences between the -J and the -Ja and now I can finally see the smaller tail stabilizer on the -Ja :p87::dizzy:. I wish I could go back to Japan this year, I would like to see the one restored to static display in the south and the replica they made in 2020, along with some other planes. Thank you again Captain :applause:
 
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Captain Kurt, Thankyou for another wonderful Kawanishi and the beautiful Ta-152H-1. Your exceptional work is much appreciated. Thank you sir.

Regards ,
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