The Kawanishi N1K1-J Shiden was a single-engine fighter that entered service in the closing stages of World War Two. It became one of Japan's most successful land-based fighters despite its unlikely origins. Facing overwhelming odds, it didn't get the recognition it perhaps deserved.
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00:04 History
05:55 Head to Head
10:39 Conclusion
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History:
- Beautiful Oblivion by Scott Buckley [ Ссылка ]
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Conclusion:
- Imperial Forces by Aaron Kenny | Youtube Audio Library
Sources
- J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces - Yasuho Izawa and Tony Holmes
- Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 - Tony Holmes
- Japan 1944-45 - LeMay's B-29 Strategic Bombing Campaing - Mark Lardas
For the comparison:
- Flying Guns World War II - Anthony G. Williams & Dr Emmanuel Gustin
- Fighter Aircraft Performance of WW2 - A Comparative Study - Erik Pilawskii
- TAIC 107 A1 report : Kawanishi N1K1-J
- Kawanishi Kyofu, Shiden and Shiden Kai Variants - Aircraft in Profile 213 - René J. Francillion
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