N1K2-J

N1K2-J

N1K1-Ja

N1K2-Ja

N1K2-J

N1K1-Ja

N1K2-Ja

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.7	6.0	6.0

Class:

Fighter

Research:35 000

Purchase:210 000

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This page is about the aircraft N1K2-J. For other uses, see N1K (Disambiguation)

Description

The N1K2-J Shiden-Kai is a Rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB) and 6.0 (RB/SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

The N1K2-J is a versatile plane that has its great acceleration and rate of climb as a main advantage. It lacks the impressive low-speed maneuverability of its preceding plane in the Japanese research tree, but it can still turn against most of its fighter opposition and win the engagement. Its Battle Rating provides the challenge of fighting against jets, against which N1K pilots will have to use their high sustained rate of climb, not to be left low and vulnerable against faster enemies, as well as to use their turning ability far superior to that of the average jet.

The N1K2-J can carry one of the following additional load outs, under the wings. The rockets were designed for anti-air usage versus bombers, however they are quite inaccurate and only one salvo can be fired in RB/SB. Make sure to select a detonation range before spawning in. Feel free to experiment, 300-700 m are common values. The bigger 250 kg bombs are useful in long enduring games, were few players are left and victory is determined by the last ground units. Ignore the 60 kg, your cannons will do more damage in the long run.

Cockpit feature good all around visibility. The quite high mounted gun-sight allows for good sight in deflection shots, if a bit of rudder and aileron are applied.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
ABN1K2-J	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
609	594	11000	19.4	20.5	11.7	14.2	300
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	11000	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	300

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
0	450	520	~17	~14

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 420	< 460	< 460	> 240

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
2,000 m	1,875 hp	2,100 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,300 m	1,675 hp	1,876 hp

Survivability and armour

• 70 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
• 12 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat

Armaments

Offensive armament

The N1K2-J is armed with:

• 4 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons, wing-mounted (200 + 250 rpg each wing = 900 total)

Suspended armament

      Main article: Bombs, Rockets

The N1K2-J can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• Without load
• 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bombs (120 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg type 98 bombs (500 kg total)
• 4 x 250 kg type 98 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 10 kg Type 3 No.1 Mod.28 Mk.1 rockets
• 2 x 15 kg Type 5 No.3 Mod.9 rockets
• 2 x 66 kg Type 3 No.6 Mod.27 Mk.1 rockets
• 2 x 84 kg Type 5 No.6 Mod.9 rockets

Usage in the battles

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not ontrollable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator			7 in (mod20)
II		Compressor	Airframe		Type 3 No.1 Mod.28 Mk.1 Rockets	Type 5 No.1 Mod.9 Mk.1 Rockets
III	Wings Repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm	12 in (mod30)	Type 3 No.6 Mod.27 Mk.1 rockets
IV		Engine Injection	Cover	New 20 mm Cannons		Type 5 No.6 Mod.9 Rockets

• Top speed and acceleration is an issue with stock aircraft. Compressor and New Engine greatly help. Having access to Offensive 20 mm belts is helpful for gaining options of ammunition types.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Good maneuverability in medium speeds (above 400 kph)
• Great energy retention
• Combat flaps are efficient while in dogfights
• Decent rate of climb
• Good diving capabilities (considering its a Japanese plane)
• Absurd amounts of ammo for the 20 mm (225 rpg with an 900 rounds in total)

Cons:

• Mediocre roll rate
• Can be outmaneuvered easily by the fighters at its tier if not used correctly
• Easy to catch on fire
• Often faces jets

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