Kawanishi Shiden Type I TMY-60768

Description

The Kawanishi N1k1 was a fighter of the Japanese Air Force during World War II. It was designed as an aircraft to achieve air supremacy during the stage of the war when Japan was still in the lead, however, by 1943, when the aircraft was deployed, Japan’s situation had changed and the country had shifted to a defensive posture. The Kawanishi was then used as an aircraft to repel U.S. Army attacks.

This aircraft is considered one of the best Japanese fighters of the war.

• Weight: 2,6-4 tn
• Powerplant: Nakajima NK9H Homare 21 radial engine
• Max. operating speed: 648 Km/h