N1K1-Ja

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This page is about the Japanese fighter N1K1-Ja. For other uses, see N1K (Family).
N1K1-Ja
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N1K1-Ja
AB RB SB
5.3 5.3 5.3
Class:
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Description

The N1K1-Ja is a rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 200 m614 km/h
Turn time18 s
Max altitude10 000 m
EngineNakajima Homare 21
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 6,200 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 591 576 10000 18.8 19.4 13.6 13.6 300
Upgraded 637 614 17.8 18.0 23.1 17.8

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
780 280 520 390 390 ~13 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 430 < 460 < 400 > 324

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural780 km/h
Gear280 km/h
  • 70 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
  • 12 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 883 → 3 649 Sl icon.png
RB6 787 → 8 592 Sl icon.png
SB9 778 → 12 378 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications52 800 Rp icon.png
90 900 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 700 Ge icon.png
Crew training57 000 Sl icon.png
Experts200 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 100 Ge icon.png
Research Aces520 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 230 / 480 % Sl icon.png
172 / 172 / 172 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
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Fuselage repair
Research:
3 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
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Radiator
Research:
3 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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Engine
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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Engine injection
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
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Airframe
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
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Cover
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
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type89_belt_pack
Research:
3 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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type97_new_gun
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 900 Sl icon.png
250 Ge icon.png
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type99mk2_belt_pack
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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7 in (mod20)
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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type99mk2_new_gun
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Ammunition400 rounds
Fire rate490 shots/min
Ammunition1 100 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min

The N1K1-Ja is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons, wing-mounted (100 rpg = 400 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Type 97 navy machine guns, nose-mounted (550 rpg = 1,100 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (1)
Setup 12 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb

The N1K1-Ja can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

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

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled
Controllable
Not auto controlled
Controllable
Not auto controlled
Separate Controllable
2 gears
Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Reasonable manoeuvrability at medium speeds (300-500 km/h)
  • Great energy retention
  • Solid acceleration once upgraded
  • Combat flaps are efficient while in dogfighting
  • Decent rate of climb
  • Powerful armament of 4 x 20 mm cannons plus 2 x 7.7 mm MGs
  • Relatively good diving characteristics for a Japanese aircraft

Cons:

  • Mediocre roll rate
  • Severely stiffens at higher speeds
  • Can be outmanoeuvred easily by the fighters at its tier if not used correctly
  • Unless approached correctly, completely outclassed by the Spitfire Mk IX and F8Fs
  • Ammo capacity of cannons is quite small, only 100 RPG which is far less than its later models
  • Weak stock belts, which can only be unlocked at tier III
  • Can catch on fire easily, and often gets destroyed in the process
  • Often faces early jets such as He 162

History

Main article: History of the N1K

In late 1941, as the 15-shi was still in development, some engineers were already concerned and proposed it would also be the basis of a formidable land-based fighter and a land-based version was produced as a private venture by the company. This version flew on 27 December 1942 powered by a Nakajima NK9A Homare 11 18-cylinder radial engine, replacing the less powerful Mitsubishi MK4C Kasei 13 of the N1K1.

As the navy canceled its orders on the Kyōfū, Kawanishi was opted with 3 choices:

Kawanishi decided to further promote development of the land-based fighter version. Even though some Navy engineers showed concern that Kawanishi wouldn't be a suited designer of land-based planes due the few experience they have on land, the plane still showed great potential and was quickly evaluated by the Navy. Aside from engine problems stemming from rushed engine development and some landing gear issues, the Navy was thoroughly impressed as its speed was far faster than the A6M and its maximum range was beyond that of the Raiden and ordered its production as the N1K1-J, Shiden.

Media

See also

Related Development
  • N1K1 - (Kyofu Model 11; Base hydroplane model)
  • N1K1-Ja - (Shiden Model 11A; N1K1-J with 7.7mm's removed from the fuselage and 4x20mm in the wings)
  • N1K2-J - (Shiden Kai Model 21; Redesigned wings and fuselage)
  • N1K2-Ja - (Shiden Kai Model 21A; More powerful engine, larger prop)

External links


Kawanishi Aircraft Company (川西航空機)
Fighters  J6K1
N1K  N1K1-Ja · N1K2-J · N1K2-Ja
Bombers  H6K4 · H8K2 · H8K3
Hydroplane  N1K1 · E7K2

Japan fighters
Navy 
Carrier-based fighter 
A5M  A5M4 · Hagiri's A5M4
A6M  A6M2 mod. 11 · A6M2 · A6M3 · A6M3 mod. 22 · A6M3 mod. 22Ko · A6M5 · A6M5 Ko · A6M5 otsu · A6M5 Hei · A6M6c
A7He  A7He1*
A7M  A7M1 (NK9H) · A7M2
Land-based Fighter 
J2M  J2M2 · J2M3 · J2M4 Kai · J2M5 · J2M5 (30 mm)
J6K  J6K1
J7W  J7W1
N1K-J  N1K1-Ja · N1K2-J · N1K2-Ja
Fighter seaplane 
N1K  N1K1
A6M-N  A6M2-N
Army 
Ki-10  Ki-10-I · Ki-10-I C · Ki-10-II · Ki-10-II C
Ki-27  Ki-27 otsu · Ki-27 otsu Tachiarai
Ki-43  Ki-43-I · Ki-43-II · Ki-43-III otsu
Ki-44  Ki-44-I · Ki-44-I 34 · Ki-44-II otsu · Ki-44-II hei
Ki-61  Ki-61-I ko · Ki-61-I otsu · Ki-61-I hei · Tada's Ki-61-I hei · Ki-61-I tei · Ki-61-II Otsu Kai
Ki-84  Ki-84 ko · Ki-84 otsu · Ki-84 hei
Ki-87  Ki-87
Ki-94  Ki-94-II
Ki-100  Ki-100 · Ki-100-II
Other countries  ▅F4U-1A · ▅P-51C-11-NT · ▅Bf 109 E-7 · ▅Fw 190 A-5
  *Imported designation of the He 112 (A6M was in development - A7M would take A7 designation after the cancelation of the A7He)