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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.43]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]].
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The J7W1 Shinden is a bomber interceptor designed to make quick work of raiding bomber aircraft. It has exceptional performance at altitude, more than exceptional armament and a decent climb rate. Double the weight of a fully loaded A6M, and definitely heaps faster to make up for it. This aircraft thrives with boom and zoom, and has a great energy retention at speed due to sleek aerodynamics. Inherently less stable than a normal tail plane thanks to a rear mounted engine push thrust configuration canard design, it is known for rapid pitch angle changes, great roll rate and less drag, by design. The flap system does not work in game currently however it enhances negative G two fold, at the cost of your speed. The aircraft is very prone to fires however, a single hit to the fuel tanks will result in an inextinguishable flame that will for sure be your demise.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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The J7W1 Shinden has a maximum speed of 892 km/h (558 mph/485 kt) IAS (this is Vne speed - the absolute maximum speed). In a dive from service ceiling, a speed of mach 0.9 has been recorded and is sustained until IAS speed limit is reached. The aircraft can handle a max load of 11G and compresses rudder, pitch and roll at extremely high IAS speed in order of descending effect.
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The J7W1 Shinden has a maximum speed of 892km/h, 558mph, 485kias (this is Vne speed - the absolute maximum speed). In a dive from service ceiling, a speed of mach 0.9 has been recorded and is sustained until IAS speed limit is reached. The aircraft can handle a max load of 11g and compresses rudder, pitch and roll at extremely high IAS speed in order of descending effect.
 
  
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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| ? || 703 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 32.2 || ??.? || 15.3 || 650
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| 723 || 703 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 31.5 || 32.2 || 15.3 || 15.3 || 650
 
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|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,500 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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| ? || ? ||12|| ??.? || ??.? || ??.? ||20|| ???
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| ??? || 750 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 30.0 || ??.? || 18.6 || 650
 
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flap
 
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! Landing flap
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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|898.22||460||510|| +11 ||-6
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 520 || ~8 || ~6
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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|650||611|| 703 || > ???
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| < 563 || < 560 || < 560 || > 314
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 28880 || 1730 ||2130
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| 8,400 m || 1,660 hp || 1,942 hp
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
 
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|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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[[File:J7W1 vario over altitude.png|thumb]]
 
[[File:J7W1 vario over altitude.png|thumb]]
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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Very prone to fires, and difficult to extinguish. Armor glass (70mm) in front of pilot and steel armor plate (17mm) in front of pilot in between guns. Engine snipes common, due to the position of the engine. Wing tip damage can increase likelyhood of unrecoverable flat spins.  
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The J7W1 is protected by armour glass (70 mm) in front of pilot and steel armour plate (17 mm) in front of pilot in between guns. It is very prone to fires, and which are difficult to extinguish. Engine snipes are common, due to the position of the engine. Wing tip damage can increase the likelyhood of unrecoverable flat spins.
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Type 5 navy (30 mm)}}
 
{{main|Type 5 navy (30 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 4 x 30 mm Type 5 navy cannons, nose-mounted (60 rpg = 240 total)
  
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* 4 x 30 mm Type 5 navy cannons (60 rpg = 240 total)
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;Muzzle velocities
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* Shells: HEF-T, PT, P: 910m/s muzzle velocity
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* Shells: HEF-T, PT, P: 910 m/s
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* Shells: HEF-I, HEF: 720m/s muzzle velocity
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* Shells: HEF-I, HEF: 720 m/s
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* Tracer: 910m/s
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* Tracer: 910 m/s
 
* All other belts: Mixed shell velocities, see above.
 
* All other belts: Mixed shell velocities, see above.
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)}}
 
{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)}}
  
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* Without load
 
* Without load
 
* 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total)
 
* 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total)
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Shinden is armed with 4 x 30 mm frontal cannons, making it quite the slugger. Due to its slow turn time, it is usually best for the pilot to engage enemy fighters head-on, or from above and behind since usually, a single burst of shots can easily knock even heavy bombers out of the sky. Regarding fire from bomber gunners and head on engagements, the plane's armour enables it to take some beating to the wings, but the pilot is heavily exposed from the front. Should this plane be forced into a turning fight, it will almost certainly lose since its BR means it will face up against faster-turning Spitfires and P-51Ds. Its speed might be used to its advantage in order to retreat or gain some distance before attempting to initiate head-on combat.
  
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The Shinden is armed with 4 30 mm frontal cannons, making it quite the slugger. Due to its slow turn time, it is usually best for the pilot to engage enemy fighters head-on, or from above and behind since usually, a single burst of shots can easily knock even heavy bombers out of the sky. Regarding fire from bomber gunners and head on engagements, the plane's armour enables it to take some beating to the wings, but the pilot is heavily exposed from the front. Should this plane be forced into a turning fight, it will almost certainly lose since its BR means it will face up against faster-turning Spitfires and P-51Ds. Its speed might be used to its advantage in order to retreat or gain some distance before attempting to initiate head-on combat.
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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===Manual Engine Control===
 
 
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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! Water
 
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! Type  
 
 
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| Controllable || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Combined || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
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| rowspan="2" |Null|| rowspan="2" |Auto(controllable)|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
 
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===Modules===
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! Survivability
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! colspan="2" | Weaponry
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! Weaponry
 
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| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| Offensive 30 mm
 
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| III
 
| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 30 mm cannons
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Pilot has some protection in the back from the engine.
 
* Pilot has some protection in the back from the engine.
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* competetive high speed turn rate
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* Competitive high speed turn rate
 
* Good roll rate
 
* Good roll rate
 
* Amazing pitch response
 
* Amazing pitch response
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* 4x 30 mm cannons make for some great offensive firepower.
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* 4 x 30 mm cannons make for some great offensive firepower.
 
* Great high speed and handling and dive.
 
* Great high speed and handling and dive.
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* Since the engine and propeller are located in the rear, it is not likely to take damage or catch fire from shots landing at its front.
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* Since the engine and propeller are located in the rear, it is not likely to take damage or catch fire from shots landing at its front.
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Slow sustained turn rate.
 
* Slow sustained turn rate.
 
* High speed rudder suffers some compression
 
* High speed rudder suffers some compression
 
* Pilot more exposed at the front.
 
* Pilot more exposed at the front.
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* Since the engine is located in the rear, it is especially vulnerable to enemies behind it.  
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* Since the engine is located in the rear, it is especially vulnerable to enemies behind it.
 
* Shots to the front may damage its "tail" flaps.
 
* Shots to the front may damage its "tail" flaps.
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* Armament may detonate  
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* Armament may detonate
 
* Fuel tanks are easily flammable and do not self seal fully.
 
* Fuel tanks are easily flammable and do not self seal fully.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The J7W1 ''Shinden'' (震電, "Magnificent Lightning") was an Imperial Japanese fighter of WWII that was built near the end of the war in an attempted response to the American B-29 Superfortress bombers. The aircraft used a canard wing formation, (canard wing formation refers to how the main wings are mounted at the rear of the fuselage and smaller wings are placed at the front. Similar to the Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender.) Like the Ascender, the J7W1 was never put into mass-production and was abandoned while still in the prototype stage.<ref>“Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning).” ''National Air and Space Museum'', 18 Apr. 2019, airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/kyushu-j7w1-shinden-magnificent-lightning.</ref>
 
The J7W1 ''Shinden'' (震電, "Magnificent Lightning") was an Imperial Japanese fighter of WWII that was built near the end of the war in an attempted response to the American B-29 Superfortress bombers. The aircraft used a canard wing formation, (canard wing formation refers to how the main wings are mounted at the rear of the fuselage and smaller wings are placed at the front. Similar to the Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender.) Like the Ascender, the J7W1 was never put into mass-production and was abandoned while still in the prototype stage.<ref>“Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning).” ''National Air and Space Museum'', 18 Apr. 2019, airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/kyushu-j7w1-shinden-magnificent-lightning.</ref>
  
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Developed with the intention of intercepting heavy bombers, it was given 4 nose-mounted 30 mm cannons.  
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Developed with the intention of intercepting heavy bombers, it was given 4 nose-mounted 30 mm cannons.
  
 
Development of the aircraft began in 1944, but shortages of manufacturing supplies continued to delay its development and testing and the first prototype wasn't completed until April 1945. The Navy placed high hopes in the new model and it was originally hoped that the Kyushu's Zasshonokuma factory and Nakajima's Handa plant would be able to produce over a thousand of the aircraft by 1947.
 
Development of the aircraft began in 1944, but shortages of manufacturing supplies continued to delay its development and testing and the first prototype wasn't completed until April 1945. The Navy placed high hopes in the new model and it was originally hoped that the Kyushu's Zasshonokuma factory and Nakajima's Handa plant would be able to produce over a thousand of the aircraft by 1947.
  
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The prototype first flew on 3 August 1945 from Itazuke Air Base. The plane flew a total of three times, each time as a test flight before it was grounded permanently due to the Japanese surrender and end of the war.  
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The prototype first flew on 3 August 1945 from Itazuke Air Base. The plane flew a total of three times, each time as a test flight before it was grounded permanently due to the Japanese surrender and end of the war.
  
 
Various parts of the Shinden survived the end of the war and its fuselage can be seen at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.<ref>“Kyushu J7W1/2 ‘Shinden.’” ''Kyushu J7W1/2 - Shinden'', tanks45.tripod.com/Jets45/Histories/Shinden/Shinden.htm.</ref>
 
Various parts of the Shinden survived the end of the war and its fuselage can be seen at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.<ref>“Kyushu J7W1/2 ‘Shinden.’” ''Kyushu J7W1/2 - Shinden'', tanks45.tripod.com/Jets45/Histories/Shinden/Shinden.htm.</ref>
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
  
 
== External links ==
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/202472-kyushu-j7w1/ [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> Aircraft Datasheet]
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* [[wikipedia:Kyushu_J7W|[Wikipedia] Kyushu J7W]]
  
 
{{Japan fighters}}
 
{{Japan fighters}}

Revision as of 08:14, 25 October 2019

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
J7W1
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J7W1
Japan flag.png Japan
IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
5.7 6.0 5.7
Class:
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Description

GarageImage J7W1.jpg


The J7W1 Shinden is a rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/SB) and 6.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.43.

The J7W1 Shinden is a bomber interceptor designed to make quick work of raiding bomber aircraft. It has exceptional performance at altitude, more than exceptional armament and a decent climb rate. Double the weight of a fully loaded A6M, and definitely heaps faster to make up for it. This aircraft thrives with boom and zoom, and has a great energy retention at speed due to sleek aerodynamics. Inherently less stable than a normal tail plane thanks to a rear mounted engine push thrust configuration canard design, it is known for rapid pitch angle changes, great roll rate and less drag, by design. The flap system does not work in game currently however it enhances negative G two fold, at the cost of your speed. The aircraft is very prone to fires however, a single hit to the fuel tanks will result in an inextinguishable flame that will for sure be your demise.

General info

Flight performance

The J7W1 Shinden has a maximum speed of 892 km/h (558 mph/485 kt) IAS (this is Vne speed - the absolute maximum speed). In a dive from service ceiling, a speed of mach 0.9 has been recorded and is sustained until IAS speed limit is reached. The aircraft can handle a max load of 11G and compresses rudder, pitch and roll at extremely high IAS speed in order of descending effect.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 8,500 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
723 703 12500 31.5 32.2 15.3 15.3 650
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 8,500 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ??? 750 12500  ??.? 30.0  ??.? 18.6 650

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
520 ~8 ~6
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 563 < 560 < 560 > 314
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
8,400 m 1,660 hp 1,942 hp
J7W1 vario over altitude.png
J7w1 power - altitude envelope.png

Survivability and armour

The J7W1 is protected by armour glass (70 mm) in front of pilot and steel armour plate (17 mm) in front of pilot in between guns. It is very prone to fires, and which are difficult to extinguish. Engine snipes are common, due to the position of the engine. Wing tip damage can increase the likelyhood of unrecoverable flat spins.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Type 5 navy (30 mm)

The J7W1 is armed with:

  • 4 x 30 mm Type 5 navy cannons, nose-mounted (60 rpg = 240 total)
Muzzle velocities
  • Shells: HEF-T, PT, P: 910 m/s
  • Shells: HEF-I, HEF: 720 m/s
  • Tracer: 910 m/s
  • All other belts: Mixed shell velocities, see above.

Suspended armament

Main article: Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)

The J7W1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total)
  • 4 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (240 kg total)

Usage in battles

The Shinden is armed with 4 x 30 mm frontal cannons, making it quite the slugger. Due to its slow turn time, it is usually best for the pilot to engage enemy fighters head-on, or from above and behind since usually, a single burst of shots can easily knock even heavy bombers out of the sky. Regarding fire from bomber gunners and head on engagements, the plane's armour enables it to take some beating to the wings, but the pilot is heavily exposed from the front. Should this plane be forced into a turning fight, it will almost certainly lose since its BR means it will face up against faster-turning Spitfires and P-51Ds. Its speed might be used to its advantage in order to retreat or gain some distance before attempting to initiate head-on combat.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Combined Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator
II Compressor Airframe Offensive 30 mm
III Wings repair Engine
IV Engine injection Cover New 30 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Pilot has some protection in the back from the engine.
  • Competitive high speed turn rate
  • Good roll rate
  • Amazing pitch response
  • 4 x 30 mm cannons make for some great offensive firepower.
  • Great high speed and handling and dive.
  • Since the engine and propeller are located in the rear, it is not likely to take damage or catch fire from shots landing at its front.

Cons:

  • Slow sustained turn rate.
  • High speed rudder suffers some compression
  • Pilot more exposed at the front.
  • Since the engine is located in the rear, it is especially vulnerable to enemies behind it.
  • Shots to the front may damage its "tail" flaps.
  • Armament may detonate
  • Fuel tanks are easily flammable and do not self seal fully.

History

The J7W1 Shinden (震電, "Magnificent Lightning") was an Imperial Japanese fighter of WWII that was built near the end of the war in an attempted response to the American B-29 Superfortress bombers. The aircraft used a canard wing formation, (canard wing formation refers to how the main wings are mounted at the rear of the fuselage and smaller wings are placed at the front. Similar to the Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender.) Like the Ascender, the J7W1 was never put into mass-production and was abandoned while still in the prototype stage.[1]

Developed with the intention of intercepting heavy bombers, it was given 4 nose-mounted 30 mm cannons.

Development of the aircraft began in 1944, but shortages of manufacturing supplies continued to delay its development and testing and the first prototype wasn't completed until April 1945. The Navy placed high hopes in the new model and it was originally hoped that the Kyushu's Zasshonokuma factory and Nakajima's Handa plant would be able to produce over a thousand of the aircraft by 1947.

The prototype first flew on 3 August 1945 from Itazuke Air Base. The plane flew a total of three times, each time as a test flight before it was grounded permanently due to the Japanese surrender and end of the war.

Various parts of the Shinden survived the end of the war and its fuselage can be seen at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.[2]

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

References

  1. ↑ “Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning).” National Air and Space Museum, 18 Apr. 2019, airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/kyushu-j7w1-shinden-magnificent-lightning.
  2. ↑ “Kyushu J7W1/2 ‘Shinden.’” Kyushu J7W1/2 - Shinden, tanks45.tripod.com/Jets45/Histories/Shinden/Shinden.htm.

See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
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