J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces Unmatched one still relevant in the

one still relevant in the era of hypersonic flight and drone research

With our shared faith we shall brave the quest that awaits us

Although these changes have been criticised for not ultimately improving upon Sackson's original design

Part of our Christmas collection

- Officially licensed diecast model

J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces Unmatched one still relevant in theAlthough seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero sen carrier based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land based naval interceptor optimised for speed rather than manoeuvrability. Engine cooling problems for its Mitsubishi Kasai 23 engine, airflow and flight control issues plagued the Raiden's development, but despite these production delays, aces Sadaaki Akamatsu Yoshihiro Aoki, Susumu Ito and Susumu Ishihara all claimed