Mitsubishi j2m raiden specifications technical data. Command of the japanese navy air force kaigun koku hombu in september 1939, the ministry issued specification 14shi in which zformulovalo your requirements for a completely new type of aircraft the overflow jet. Production problems limited the number of raiden to see service, and though the allies regarded it as a serious threat, the type didnt have much of an impact on the growing bomber streams over japan. The raiden was an interceptor designed to prioritize climbing performance and firepower at the expense of flight range and dogfight capabilities. It is very speculative to interpret bw photos for color. Please support this forum by joining the sh patreon. The same goes for the rear section all the way to the rudder, which is slightly too tall.
Yozo tsuboi, was japans only raiden ace claiming 5. The j2m was designed by jiro horikoshi, creator of the a6m zero to meet the 14shi 14th year of the showa reign, or 1939 official specification. Variants of the jack included various armaments and engines. As you can see by the photos, the upper section forward of the cockpit is misshapen. Although designed to a 1939 requirement, at a time when japanese war leaders were reluctant to develop a home defence fighter, the mitsubishi j2m raiden only came into its own while defending the.
In february 1944 the unit was split into the raiden equipped sento 601 hikotai and the zero equipped sento 306 hikotai, each with 48 aircraft. More than 10,000 a6ms were built, but barely more than 600 j2ms were built. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, thunderbolt was a singleengined land based fighter aircraft. Compared to the most well known japanese fighter of world war 2, the a6m zero, the j2m raiden jack was both less famous and less numerous. Jack was a landbased interceptor that emphasised performance and pilot protection rather than manoeuvrability. During tests the j2m2 was able to do only 322kt 596. Mitsubishi mitsubishi j2m raiden jack shopping cart 0 drawings buy credits. The final production variant, the j2m5 34 built, was powered by a 57kw mitsubishi kasei 26a radial. This aircraft paper model is a mitsubishi j2m3 raiden, a variant of the mitsubishi j2m raiden, a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii, the allied reporting name was jack, the paper model is created by trotskiy studio, and the scale is in 1. Mitsubishi j2m airplane videos and airplane pictures over 10,000 airplane videos and growing. Generalpurpose interface compatible mrj2mp8a mrj2m du mr.
The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a landbased fighter used by the japanese navy and was the. The mitsubishi j2m raiden is a singleengine singleseat fighter aircraft for the interceptor role produced by the japanese manufacturer mitsubishi heavy industries, operated by. J2m raiden and n1k12 shidenshidenkai aces aircraft of. Horikoshi adopted to solve the enigma that arose from the navy demanding a high speed interceptor while also incorporating the unaero dynamic large diameter engine.
Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack interceptor image pic1 image granted from user david m via email. A 1 safety instructions always read these instructions before using the equipment. Mitsubishi built 450 raidens, of all variants, by the time the war ended. Jul 4, 2014 mitsubishi j2m raiden jack atsugi arfield, kanagawa japan, 1945. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. From world war i and world war ii airplanes to the fastest fighter jets, youll find detailed aircraft information about ww1, ww2, and postwar airplanes. Do not attempt to install, operate, maintain or inspect the units until you have read through this instruction. The aircraft was developed to combat the growing threat of highflying american bombers primarily the new boeing b29 superfortresses being used during daylight. It was to be a strictly localdefense interceptor, intended to counter the threat of highaltitude bomber raids, and thus relied on speed, climb performance, and armament at the expense of manoeuvrability.
Introduction and development service record variants specifications j2m3. The emphasis on the design was for a quickresponse interceptor, and the requirements for the aircraft specified that it to climb to 19,685 feet 6000 meters in about five minutes, and have. Background designed by a team led by jiro horikoshi, designer of the legendary a6m zero. Although designed to a 1939 requirement, at a time when japanese war leaders were reluctant to develop a home defence fighter, the mitsubishi j2m raiden only came into its own while defending the japanese homeland against american b29 daylight raids in the last two years of the war. Raiden thunderbolt model 21 mitsubishi j2m3 allied codename. I collaborated with shigeru nohara in the production of ma no. It dont take advantage of the kindle, no zoom for picture. It has been downloaded 237 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack japanese aircraft world of. The mitsubishi a7m reppu, strong gale was designed as the successor to the imperial japanese navys a6m zero, with development beginning in 1942. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow series peczkowski, robert on. The heavier armament now restricted the performance of the raiden to the extent that it no longer met the original demands, and the j2m4 was an attempt to restore the performance by including a turbocharger.
May 05, 2019 compared to the most well known japanese fighter of world war 2, the a6m zero, the j2m raiden jack was both less famous and less numerous. The mitsubishi raiden, allied code name jack, was an interceptor by design. After a year correcting serious engine problems, the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt known by the allied forces as jack, finally arrived in front line. To compensate for the weight increase, its overall proportions were. Sep 11, 2012 although designed to a 1939 requirement, at a time when japanese war leaders scarcely imagined a situation requiring a home defence fighter, the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt only came into its own while defending the japanese homeland against american raids in the last year of the war. The latest addition from mushroom model publications mmp to their yellow series is no 6110, covering the mitsubishi j2m raiden. Its too hot to fly so im starting a build of a mitsubishi j2m3 raiden that i have designed. Euroopa mitsubishi j2m raiden was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Living warbirds is your largest aircraft and aviation resource. Department of defense dod, russian ministry of defense, chinese ministry of defense or british ministry of defence visual information does not imply or. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderboltallied codename. Teething development problems stemming from the kasei engine cooling system, and the main undercarriage members led to a slowdown in production. Raiden 35237 was modelled using the classic 148th scale tamiya kit with everything painted on lightning flashes, tail number, hinomaru whilst the captured taiu s12 was modelled from the arii exotaki kit using dying sun pt.
Jul 31, 2006 its too hot to fly so im starting a build of a mitsubishi j2m3 raiden that i have designed. The second raiden unit was the 301ku organised in yokosuka base, kanagawa prefecture on november 5, 1943. The first prototype, designated j2m2, was completed in early october 1942 and the first flight took place on october, 1942 at suzuka. The mitsubishi j2m3 raiden thunderbolt was a singleseat, landbased fighter operated by the japanese naval air forces to counter the highaltitude b29 superfortresses. Raiden 35237 was modelled using the classic 148th scale tamiya kit with everything painted on lightning flashes, tail number, hinomaru whilst the captured taiu s12 was modelled from the arii exotaki kit using dying. I compared the fuselage with enlarged scale plans published in the mushroom model magazine special yellow series mitsubishi j2m raiden.
The mitsubishi j2m raiden, lightning bolt is a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Here is the j2m3 raiden jack photo walk around of the aircraft on display at the planes of fame museum. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Mitsubishi model kasei 23 type cylinders weights 12 650 508 u. Sen mitsubishi j2m raiden was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. He lost his last battle when taking on a formidably armed fa reconnaissance aircraft, a redesignated version of the b29 bomber 1st april 1945. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a landbased fighter used by the japanese navy and was the first japanese fighter to be designed from the outset for the interception role, with emphasis being placed on speed. Jul 25, 2000 i collaborated with shigeru nohara in the production of ma no. E l m ffi l 6 k t m hm ffi ffi ffi terminy vydani jednotiyych tituu najoete na l lisllbishi zero robertackso.
Scale plans in 172, 148 and 2 scale of famous japanese fighter10 a3 size pages in a4 pb. J2m raiden jack navy fighter found in philippines 1945 mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt, allied code. Horikoshi had a choice between the aichi ha60 atsuta a derivative of the daimlerbenz db 601a. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a singleengine landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Noharasan and i have a difference of opinion based on our interpretations of the series of photos taken of the mitsubishi j2m jacks pictured on pages 29, 31, and 32.
Hasegawa 2 mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack type 21 by iain ogilvie the imperial navys thunderbolt released in the uk a couple of years ago, this new kit represents a beautifullymoulded example of japans pugnacious interceptor and it represents a quantumleap in quality and accuracy over the only previous 1. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, lightning bolt is a singleengined land based fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. The product is a pdf like file without any feature. Mitsubishi j2m raiden 01b wwii aircraft, aircraft photos.
It was put to the test fighting the mighty boeing b29 superfortress. The raiden went through severe teething problems and didnt really hit it stride until the j2m5 first flight may 1944. Codenamed by the alllies as the jack, the raiden saw limited action during ww2 and wasnt as successful as hoped due to engine reliability issues. Mar 19, 20 mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow series peczkowski, robert on. Luckily for the allies, the potential promised by both the raiden and shiden fighters was seldom realized but both planes were amongst the deadliest warbirds in the skies.
Mrj2mp8b mrj2m du mrj2mbu servo amplifier instruction manual sscnet compatible j2m series g. Raiden was used by the imperial japanese navy air service. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow series kindle edition by robert peczkowski. The choice of the engine was left up to the designer. This neat mitsubishi j2m3 raiden duo from correspondent karel struna is fine testimony that build and finish matter more than kit origin. Performance objectives were to achieve superior speed, climb, diving, and armament over the zero, as well as better maneuverability. The j2m was a sleek, but stubby craft with its oversized mitsubishi kasei engine buried behind a long cowling, cooled by an intake fan and connected to the propeller with an extension shaft. A 4 2 wiring caution wire the equipment correctly and securely. Mar 20, 2014 this neat mitsubishi j2m3 raiden duo from correspondent karel struna is fine testimony that build and finish matter more than kit origin. The j2m raiden translating to thunderbolt and codenamed jack by the allies was primarily used as a local defense fighter interceptor by the imperial japanese navy ijn. Karel strunas 148th scale raiden duo aviation of japan.
Mar, 2016 the mitsubishi j2m raiden, thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. About the mitsubishi j2m raiden plan this plan is 2. Mitsubishi j2m airplane videos and airplane pictures. Ijnaf requirements called for a maximum speed of 340kt 629. Image used to illustrate the details of the mitsubishi j2m raiden jack interceptor pic1 image granted from user david m via email. The j2m was designed by jiro horikoshi, creator of the a6m zero, to meet the 14shi 14th year of the showa reign, or 1939 official specification. Hasegawa 2 mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack type 21 large. The mitsubishi j2m raiden whilst raiden was the name the japanese gave it, it was widely known by the allies by its code name of jack. The first flight of the j2m raiden was on march 20th, 1942.
Jul 14, 2014 the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Mitsubishi j2m papercraftsquare free papercraft download. One 1,820 hp 57 kw mitsubishi mk4ra kasei 23a 14cylinder radial piston engine. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt jack was a landbased interceptor that emphasised performance and pilot protection rather than manoeuvrability, and that would have been of great value to the japanese navy if its combat debut hadnt been delayed until 1944.
Yasuho izawa and tony holmes j2m raiden and n1k12 shidenshiden kai aces presents a fascinating and information profile of two of japans most potent, latewar fighters. The mitsubishi j2m raiden was designed by the same team that had designed the famous a6m zero, though the raiden was not as successful as its predecessor. When the equipment has been stored for an extended period of time, consult mitsubishi. Initially, this was due to mitsubishis focus on the a6m, which was further along in development, and of vital importance to. Again there were not enough raiden as their delivery started from march 1944. Zoukeimuras newest kit is beautifully molded and engineered.
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