N1K1-J - A Match for the Hellcat?

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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War Thunder - warthunder.

00:04 History
05:55 Head to Head
10:39 Conclusion

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Music by order of appearance

History:
- Beautiful Oblivion by Scott Buckley  http://ssoundcloud.comscottbuckley
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Head to Head:
- Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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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