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Mitsubishi J2M Raiden "Jack"
Designed as an interceptor (unusual since that was normally the Armies specialty). The Raiden went through severe mechanical problems and didn't really hit it stride until the J2M5 (first flight May 1944). Production problems limited the number of Raiden to see service, and though the Allies regarded it as a serious threat, the type didn't have much of an impact on the growing bomber streams over Japan.
Type: Single-seat Navy land-based interceptor
Allied Code Name: Jack
Engine:
J2M2:
Engine:1
Mitsubishi MK4R-A Kasei 23a 14-Cyl. Radial
1,820 hp
Dimensions:
Wing span: 35 ft. 5.25 in. (10.8m)
Length : 31 ft. 9.75 in. (9.70m)
Height : 12 ft. 6 in. (3.81m)
Weight:
7,275 lb.. (3300 kg)
Performance:
Speed : 371 mph (596 km/h)
Range: 655 Miles (1055 km)
Armament:
Two 20 mm Type 99 Cannon in wings
Two 7.7mm machine gun in upper fuselage